Kings of Speed

In cricket, many will admit that nothing compares to the excitement of a fast bowler hurling a 150 km/hr missile. Or the sight of a batsman ducking and weaving through a hostile session of intimidating bowling.
The fear is palpable...
The threat and danger for the batsman are real!

Over the years many have competed for the mantle of the world's fastest bowler. From Harold Larwood in the 30's, Frank "Typhoon" Tyson in the 50's, Jeff Thomson in the 70's to Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar today, many have vied for the highest accolade, yet who can rightfully claim the crown?

With modern technology and the advent of the speed gun we can finally put an end to this ongoing mystery and delve further into the techniques and art of the cricket fast bowler.

Featuring candid interviews with Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, we discuss the skill, motivation and philosophy of fast bowling. We talk to Jeff Thomson and put leading batsman Michael Slater to the ultimate test.

And we put to rest the long standing question by crowning the World's Fastest Bowler!