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Until he sorts out his glaringweakness against short-pitched bowling, fast bowlers around the worldwill see him as a walking wicket.

India's Heirs Are Not Apparent Richard Lord 2011

Andrew Strauss has said England are prepared for a barrage of short-pitched bowling if Australia try to test their courage in the Perth Test

The Ashes 2010-11: Barmy Army in raptures while Australia mourns 2011

His abrupt departure from the Test team was partly the result of poor form: after those first seven Tests, Kambli could barely buy a run, as opposition teams exploited his weakness against short-pitched pace bowling, and he developed a fatal tendency to drive the ball aerially into the hands of the gully fielder.

Vinod Kambli Retires, Capping a Tragic Talent Show Richard Lord 2011

Mukund was jettisoned after three straight failures, while Kohli is likely to make his first appearance of the series at the Oval, but struggled against short-pitched bowling against West Indies last month.

Tale of Woe for Weary Indians Jonathan Clegg 2011

Stuart Broad set the pattern with his aggressive short-pitched bowling.

Paul Collingwood praises England's application after Pakistan drubbing Vic Marks at Swalec Stadium 2010

That didn't stop England peppering Amla on Monday with a succession of short-pitched deliveries and packing the legside, close-in field.

Archive 2008-07-01 2008

That didn't stop England peppering Amla on Monday with a succession of short-pitched deliveries and packing the legside, close-in field.

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Flintoff was desperate to adorn this day with some extravagant strokeplay but he was rendered strokeless by Mitchell Johnson's determination to pin him to the crease with some fast, short-pitched bowling and he flayed, flat-footed and woodenly, at his nineteenth delivery and departed for just seven.

Strauss Must Hope Pitch Will Turn 2009

Laxman played a horrible shot to a short-pitched ball on the leg stump and gave a catch straight to square-leg.

Archive 2004-09-01 Chirayu 2004

Laxman played a horrible shot to a short-pitched ball on the leg stump and gave a catch straight to square-leg.

Cricket: India v. Pakistan match. Chirayu 2004