Shane Warne’s delivery to Mike Gatting earned the status of the “Ball Of The Century” by cricket pundits. Despite numerous spinners attempting to replicate its excellence, none have succeeded in dethroning it. However, one contender to get the same turn with the ball has been witnessed recently.
A leg spinner from Kuwait has gained widespread attention on social media due to a viral video showcasing an extraordinary delivery. Fans are left astonished by the incredible spin the bowler showed on the ball. In the clip, the cricketer wearing a Kuwait jersey dismisses a batsman with a delivery that is amusing.
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The bowler showed the bowling action which looked like a blend of Muttiah Murlitharan and Harbhajan Singh. The spinner has almost taken the internet to the next level with his excellent delivery. The ball landed at the outside off-stump and then it took a sharp turn to shatter the wickets of the batter. Seeing the amazing turn, the delivery has been already termed as the new “Ball Of The Century” by fans and experts.
The firstly claimed ‘Ball of the Century’ occurred during the second day of the first Test between Australia and England in 1993 when Shane Warne bowled an unforgettable delivery to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford. In the midst of his debut Ashes series for Australia, a young Warne made a spectacular entrance onto the international stage by delivering a mesmerizing ball that completely astonished everyone.
