Grip (cricket bowling)

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One of the key factors in cricket bowling is the grip. Variation in grip has a major influence on the outcome of a delivery. Below is the grip for an inswing delivery.

See Delivery (cricket) for a description of different types of delivery and their associated grip.

[edit] See also

• Bowling action
• Cricket terminology