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17 Jun, 2021

Sometimes we just can't get the right words to describe something — a phenomenon former cricketer Saeed Ajmal experienced while explaining a 'doosra' — a style of delivery he had perfected during his playing career — to Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, who had asked him "is it possible [to bowl the variation] now?"

Ajmal came under fire for his bowling action several times as a player, with it being reported on more than one occasion and even leading to a bowling ban. In the interview, however, he appeared confident in his ability and control over the 'doosra'. He told Khawaja that he could teach young players how to bowl the delivery in under a month with an action compliant with ICC policies.

To be accurate though, what he said was, "I can bowl, I ready the guys like within a month any youngster can bowl doosra within 15 degrees but ICC ban straight away said nobody can bowl, science said, why science fu****g man, what da science, science is the man."

"The best explanation of the doosra that couldn’t be explained by Saeed Ajmal," said the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar, taking note of the viral video. He admitted he's excited to hear him explain a 'teesra' next.

Some users were busy picking out the golden words from Ajmal's answer.

Others were impressed by Khawaja's self control. We have no idea how he held in his laughter.

Some saw Ajmal's effort as one aimed at decolonising science.

While others saw it as a reflection of their own self.

A third group saw reflections of another player in him.

English might not be Ajmal's strong suit and he has gone viral several times for his interviews but the sentiment was expressed just fine. What is his strong suit, however, is bowling. The man was a world-class athlete and is a name Pakistani cricket fans will never forget — it's just a cherry on top that he can make us laugh while being all that.

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Zak Jun 17, 2021 06:18pm
He explained it and Usman got it.
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Mudassir Hussain Azeemabadi Jun 17, 2021 06:31pm
I think Ajmal just spoke his mind. It was simple & "straighter one". He is The Man!
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VIq saad Jun 17, 2021 06:40pm
He is cute.
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HashBrown® Jun 17, 2021 07:38pm
Hmm, not actually all that funny. English isn't Ajmal's first language, so he made a few mistakes - but he got his point across. Personally I'm more inclined to make fun of those desis who judge each other on their English speaking skills - the perfect example of a colonised mind...
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Khan Jun 17, 2021 07:51pm
I’m convinced that Saeed Ajmal is just the sweetest human being to have ever graced the cricket field.
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Chota Jun 17, 2021 09:58pm
He is nawaz sharif of cricket
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Syed Hafeez Imran Jun 17, 2021 10:30pm
the doosra was created./invented Not by Saeed Ajmal but Saqlain Mushtaq; and he bowled it over a long period of time without even once being called; all correct and within the allowed limits
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Pak Khan Jun 18, 2021 12:35am
Yeah now let's get Ricky Pointing speak Urdu and see how well he speaks a language which is NOT his first language, and I am sure people will be cheering him loud as if he has honoured Urdu by speaking it no matter how he would.
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Khalil Jun 18, 2021 02:09am
Forget his english we all know what he is talking about. His actions spoke louder than his words. Go on Ajmal you are a true hero.
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Zulfiqar Jun 18, 2021 02:28am
What he said was actually sounded poetic
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Zulfiqar Jun 18, 2021 03:55am
@Syed Hafeez Imran the ‘doosra’ should actually be called ‘Saqi’. Just like the reverse sweep, invented by Miandad should be called ‘JaMi’
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Zahid Jun 18, 2021 03:59am
Why would Usman not interview him in the language he could speak, he’s supposed to be judged for his skill not made fun of his spoken English , not funny at all.
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Umar Jun 18, 2021 04:49am
@Zak pretty sure he didn't. And I'm 60% sure Ajmal didn't either.
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Umar Jun 18, 2021 04:52am
I can't stop laughing at the words, "science is the man." Not to mention, never thought I'd hear the f word from Ajmal of all people.
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Fareed Jun 18, 2021 06:03am
If I could listen and comprehend to his narrative, I think any man can do. Man can do anything.
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truth Jun 18, 2021 08:38am
Point taken, language is not imp
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Fawad bhai Jun 18, 2021 10:19am
Its not his first language so he gets a pass for bad english. His point that man has overcome these scientific limitations by ising its brain. Flying being one so it is possible to bowl this legally even if science says its not possible
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Salazar Jun 18, 2021 01:10pm
He was a great bowler. I think ICC is in the wrong to put this kind of restrictions. They are spinners, not fast bowlers. They are not gonna hurt anyone barring a freak accident. Let the spinners bend their and ask the batsmen to up their game.
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Salazar Jun 18, 2021 01:12pm
@Syed Hafeez Imran limits came after Saqlain btw. All those spinners wearing long sleeves even during the hot weather while the rest wear half sleeves, automatically raises a suspicion. Being said that, I think ICC rules and laws regarding the elbow bending part are not correct and are instead harming art of spin.
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Arqam Hashmi Jun 18, 2021 06:02pm
I'm so pleased to see everybody here is highlighting the fact that English isn't Ajmal's first language so it's okay. Yesss...we do not need enslaved minds who think what others have is the best!! Our language is our pride. Our culture is our pride. Our community is our pride. Trust me, the west isn't as happy and content as Pakistanis are.
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Amir Nawaz Jun 18, 2021 07:40pm
Full marks to Usman for keeping his composure while Saeed explained Science !
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HashBrown® Jun 19, 2021 02:30am
@Arqam Hashmi 100% correct my friend.
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