The doosra ball in cricket was invented by Pakistani domestic cricketer Prince Aslam Khan and popularized by Pakistani international cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq.
While Prince Aslam Khan is credited with the invention, Saqlain Mushtaq is widely recognized for bringing the doosra into mainstream international cricket. Mushtaq refined the delivery and used it to great effect throughout his career, leading to its adoption by other bowlers worldwide. The doosra is an off-spin delivery bowled with a similar action to a traditional off-break, but it spins in the opposite direction, away from the right-handed batter (or into the left-handed batter). This deceptive delivery proved to be a potent weapon for bowlers.
Here's a breakdown:
- Inventor: Prince Aslam Khan
- Popularizer: Saqlain Mushtaq
The doosra has since been used by many international bowlers, but its origin is generally attributed to Prince Aslam Khan and its widespread adoption to Saqlain Mushtaq.
