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The ICC T20 World Cup, which is being held in Sri Lanka until October 7, is turning out to be a spinner’s paradise. For a bowler of Saeed Ajmal’s calibre, the dry, cracking pitches are a place where he can cement his claim to being the world’s greatest bowler.
For those not familiar with the weapons in a spinner’s arsenal, here is a brief look at some of their most used deliveries.