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Re:Physics of Cricket (2005) by kxxsc on Sunday April 05, 2020 @07:50AM (#22785123)
The science of swing bowling is fascinating, and makes cricket watching a beautiful, nuanced affair.

This article helped me understand the basics of swing, and explains why moisture in the air makes a huge difference, as does the condition of the ball: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17104279/the-science...

One of the most successful fast bowlers in cricket, James Anderson, is notorious for his ability to be able to swing the ball when there is moisture in the air. So much so, that he is referred to as James "Clouderson": https://www.quora.com/Why-is-James-Anderson-known-as-Clouder...

Re:Physics of Cricket (2005) by mikelward on Sunday April 05, 2020 @11:55AM (#22786279)
Thanks for the links!

The first one appears to be missing all the pictures and figures he refers to.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1143037.html seems to be equivalent but with the images.