Bangladesh left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan is taking advantage of the bowling with a short run-up in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Because it gives him more control, his mentor Mohamed Salahuddin said.

Knows Salahuddin Shakib From his Childhood Days

Salahuddin, who has known Shakib since his childhood days. And was a pillar of strength for him during his ICC ban. And even drafted the training program at BKSP before Shakib’s return. told Cricbuzz on Thursday that the left-arm spinner opted for a short run-up. Has been using it in the last home series against New Zealand and in the IPL as well.

“With this short run-up, the revolutions for the ball in the air greatly increased. While the shape for him (the position of the seam is in the correct order. While it is traveling the batsman and although there is revolution in the air, the seam is not Salahuddin said, “handling and staying right in the air) is very important and it (seam positioning) is much better now.

''With this short run-up, the revolutions for the ball in the air increased a lot,'' said Salahuddin, Shakib's mentor.@a_atifazam has more on how the Bangladesh and #KKR all-rounder is reaping the benefit of bowling with a short run-up.https://t.co/FZAXUdZMFD

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Shakib Much Better Balance

“That’s why he opted for a shorter run-up and it’s not a new thing as he’s been doing it from the last series. But probably got completely adapted during the IPL,” he said, adding that the short run-up is being proved. Shakib, much better balance.

“He’s also using his arm delivery better. And he’s getting a lot of power with his legs. And he can use that behind his bowling,” he added.

“Most importantly, his flow has increased a lot in recent times. But the main focus was on his ball size. Less run-up led to increased spin, but now he is off his body due to his perfect balance. Can use strength,” he said. explained further.

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Drift is Very Important for Shakib and it has Increased

“The drift is very important for Shakib and it has increased. Another thing is that his delivery speed is definitely better. Because it was reduced earlier,” he added.

Meanwhile, a Bangladesh Cricket Board official confirmed that Shakib will fly to Oman on October 15, soon after completing his stint with KKR in the IPL final.

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Will Take a Final Call on Shakib’s Participation in the Final After the Second Qualifier

Earlier, the BCB had insisted that they would take a final call on Shakib’s participation in the final after the second qualifier.

We plan that he will join our team soon after the final as we have an important qualifying match against Scotland on 17 October.