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Sam Curran is adding a new weapon to cricket's armoury with his extraordinary 'moon ball' — a delivery so slow it makes spinners look rapid. We explore the science and skill behind one of the game's most cunning variations.
England's Sam Curran has mastered the art of the 'moon ball' - an ultra-slow delivery that drops from 83mph to just 43mph, leaving even experienced batsmen struggling with timing.
England's Sam Curran has mastered an extraordinary bowling variation that sees him drop his pace from 83mph to just 43mph, bamboozling batters with flight rather than speed.
Sam Curran's ultra-slow 'moon ball' delivery has become his secret weapon, fooling batsmen by dropping from 83mph to just 43mph with minimal change to his action.
Sam Curran's ultra-slow 'moon ball' delivery is becoming cricket's latest weapon, dropping from 83mph to just 43mph to deceive batters.