Vaisakh Chandran corrects bowling action, regains his rhythm
Kerala cricketer Vaisakh Chandran has successfully corrected his bowling action after struggling with injuries and form over the past two seasons. With the guidance of coach Biju George, he addressed technical flaws in his release point and arm path to regain his rhythm.
Why it matters
Professional athletes often face career-threatening slumps due to injury-induced mechanical changes; this highlights the importance of technical rehabilitation in sports.
Vaisakh Chandran corrects bowling action, regains his rhythm center Vaisakh Chandran. File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1oxvtv/article71620458.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/th18-ranji-ker-GURGM9CVD.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator Key player: Vaisakh’s five-wicket haul was one of the bright spots in Kerala’s opening encounter. File photo Thiruvananthapuram The last two seasons were forgettable for off-spinner Vaisakh Chandran. A finger injury, followed by a shoulder injury, sidelined him. In between, he lost his bowling action and, consequently, his wicket-taking ability. The Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka at the KCA Stadium in Mangalapuram last season was particularly chastening; he was savaged by Karun Nair and R. Smaran, conceding over 100 runs at nearly five runs an over. His shoulder injury then flared up, forcing him to spend the rest of the season in rehabilitation. “I knew something was wrong but I was helpless. I was just going through the motions in the match against Karnataka. The shoulder was hurting as well.
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