There have been few Indian pace bowlers who have lost their swing in trying to increase their pace. As a result, they have lost their place in the Indian team. A classic example is Irfan Pathan, who lost his rhythm in pursuit of speed. Irfan fell victim to the advice of many experts when he lost his wicket-taking ability. They suggested him to increase his pace. Thereafter, the more he tried to bowl fast, the more unsuccessful he became. Now, leave alone regaining a place in the Indian team, he went unsold at the last IPL auction.

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar