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Lightning quicks and attacking spinners tend to be more exciting to watch, but medium-pacers are becoming more influential for a number of reasons.

The Rise of the Slower Guy Richard Lord 2011

Of course, all teams would like to be able to counter international cricket's increased workload with a big stable of quicks to deal with the inevitable injuries, but no-one except England has one—although South Africa is getting there, with the recent emergence of Vernon Philander particularly encouraging.

The Rise of the Slower Guy Richard Lord 2011

Virat Kohli also struggled against the quicks, repeatedly falling to Fidel Edwards—not exactly the most noted fast bowler in the game—as he amassed a paltry 76 at an average of 15 in his debut series in the West Indies recently.

India's Heirs Are Not Apparent Richard Lord 2011

Much like Australia's three quicks policy, I think this ultra-bolds move betrays a nervousness... it's an all-in bet, and my guess is that both sides are bluffing.

England's World Cup dream hinges on Kevin Pietersen gamble | Mike Selvey 2011

For that kind of wicket, South Africa have a very good balance to their bowling attack, with three spinners and three quicks.

Quicker pitch should suit England's bowlers against South Africa | Duncan Fletcher 2011

Shorn of the services of Asif and Amir, the astonishing Pakistani fast-bowling conveyor belt keeps churning them out they're the only South Asian nation to have consistently produced top-quality quicks, including statistically the greatest opening bowling partnership of all time, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

Pakistan Shows Resilience Amid Turmoil Richard Lord 2011

Even England's pace pack are yet to be properly tested in South Asian conditions—the ultimate test for any fast bowler, where pitches are characteristically low and slow and don't offer the quicks much assistance, making patience, discipline and stamina crucial.

The Rise of the Slower Guy Richard Lord 2011

South Africa are a well-balanced unit, with five capable spinners and five quicks in their squad.

Sorcery of spinners makes India and Sri Lanka my World Cup favourites | Duncan Fletcher 2011

That was how Shaun Pollock did it, and it was how many of the great West Indian quicks did it too.

Jonathan Trott has temperament and technique to be England's No3 2010

It is a very breezy, bright afternoon and little was happening for Yorkshire's quicks.

County cricket – as it happened! 2010