What is a limitation to Auqib Nabi’s bowling? Former cricketer decodes

Auqib Nabi's bowling has a limitation when faced with batters who charge down the track, according to former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra. The seamer performed well in conditions that seamed, but he is not as fast as some of his Indian teammates. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra pointed out that this lack of pace could be a limitation in Nabi's game.

However, if there is help from the surface, Nabi is best suited to extract something out of it. He is a seam bowler, swing bowler, and a hit-the-deck hard bowler. The pitch was under the covers for a long time due to rain delay, resulting in surface moisture. Nabi capitalized on the conditions by putting the ball in the right area.

The issue arises when batters like Daryl Mitchell start walking down the pitch, making it difficult to control them. Chopra noted that this has happened on two or three occasions, with Mitchell smashing Nabi down the ground. Nabi's problem lies in his lack of pace, which becomes apparent when the keeper is standing up. Chopra added that Nabi looks half the bowler when facing batter charges, while Arshdeep Singh also bowled poorly, conceding 16 runs from seven overs.

Chopra concluded that Nabi is one of the ideal new ball bowlers who excels in the shortest format, where batters tend to go after them.