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Breaking Point: The brutal math behind the fast bowler’s body
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Breaking Point: The brutal math behind the fast bowler’s body

West Indies great Michael Holding explains why modern fast bowlers need stronger bodies and more time to recover, keeping in mind the workload spikes and relentless multi-format schedules.

By Nilesh D. Mehta · October 18, 2026
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