In world cricket, a bowler has now come, who can break the world record of putting the fastest ball in the world. Currently, the record of putting the fastest ball in the world is in the name of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. Shoaib Akhtar threw the fastest bowler in cricket history against England in the 2003 World Cup. The speed of this ball of Shoaib Akhtar was 161.3 kmph. Shoaib Akhtar’s record has not been able to break any bowler till date. Which tells the greatness of this record. This bowler had crossed 150 figures several times in his career. Which was said to be very difficult.

India gets a dreaded bowler like Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar’s world record has not been able to break any bowler in the world till date, but there is a bowler who can do so. Vellore -born 17 -year -old fast bowler RD Pranab Raghavendra is making a splash at Tamil Nadu and outside him at his bowling speed. According to The Indian Express report, the right-handed fast bowler recently bowled the ball at a speed of 147.3 kmph at the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru of the Cricket Control Board of India (BCCI), which is the fastest ball thrown by any Indian under-19 cricketer. When RD Pranab Raghavendra is throwing balls at a speed of 147.3 kmph at the age of 17, then think that by the age of 24, he can also destroy Shoaib Akhtar’s world record.

Runner becomes fast bowler

Pranav started as a runner. He was excellent in the 100 meter race, but later he started playing cricket. Pranav’s parents were worried after seeing her brother is separated after her brother’s birth, and a doctor advised her to enroll in the team’s game. Since then, he wants to bowl as soon as possible. However, he already understands the importance of accuracy and fitness. Pranav has already worked with Australia’s great fast bowler Glenn McGrag, where he surprised everyone by throwing a ball at a speed of 139 km per hour at the age of 16. People close to Pranav believe that he will have the power to throw the ball at a speed of 150 km per hour in the coming months.

Batsmen are habit of scaring bouncers

Pranav has played two first class matches for Tamil Nadu against Assam and Railways in 2024, in which he has taken two wickets. He is also a part of Ideme Tiruppur Tamizhans in the current season of Tamil Nadu Premier League. Pranav said in an interview, ‘I like speed and I want to bowl fast. When you scare the batsmen with the bouncer and put a ball from the hard length on their gloves, it always feels good. To continue doing so, I have to work on many aspects including accuracy, which is why I do not look at the speed gun. To bowl fast, I have to make sure that fitness remains my first priority and for this I have to take care of my right by doing right things.