The elegance of Imran Tahir

Telford Vice, nice piece on that throw of Imran Tahir, “Tahir is what success looks like in SA cricket” (March 10). But what will remain in my mind is the magical googly he bowled. The meta googly. If I remember correctly, it was a one-day game against Pakistan in Dubai.

Every ball Tahir bowled was either off, straight or top spin. Except the very last one. It was a perfect googly. The batsman lifted his bat and did not play — only to stare in amazement as the ball gently jumped in and onto the wickets.

The elegance of it still makes me smile. Ferdi Greyling, Johannesburg

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