Former Australia speedster Brett Lee has reckoned that the fast-bowlers will find it tougher to regain the lost rhythm after cricket resumes post lockdown due to the global Coronavirus pandemic.
As cricket gears up to come back to the action after a three-month coronavirus-forced break, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended a minimum preparation period of 8 to 12 weeks for bowlers returning to Test cricket, six weeks for ODIs and five-six weeks for T20s.
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Lee, who played 76 Tests and 221 ODIs for Australia, also agreed that the bowlers will require at least 6-8 weeks to regain the full pace again for any format of the game after a prolonged break caused by the deadly outbreak of COVID-19 – which has claimed more than 3.5 lakh lives globally so far.
Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Connected show, Lee said: “I think it's hard on both batsmen and bowlers. Probably, it takes a bit longer for a bowler to try to find that form, because its normally a six to eight-week period where you get up to full pace again.”
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The Aussie added, “Playing one day cricket or Test cricket, a good eight weeks of leading and bowling at full pace to get into that match fitness. So, it will be a bit tougher for the bowlers.”
Well, England and West Indies have already started training in small groups as they gear up for a Test series likely to be played towards June end or July. India is also slowly returning to track with the pacer Shardul Thakur becoming the first BCCI contracted player to resume his training last Saturday.
On the other hand, whenever the game resumes, cricket will be played under the guidelines by ICC in order to avoid the spread of the fast-spreading COVID-19.
(With PTI Inputs)
