6 players with the strongest throwing arms in cricket history

Fielding is a very crucial part of the game. At times it is less worked on compared to the batting and bowling departments but it can win matches. Present-day cricketers have understood the value of fielding, hence now all teams have a specialist fielding coach. They are trained specifically so that agility and speed becomes a force to reckon with on the field.One important facet of fielding is the throwing. Several times have the advantage of having boundary riders with good, strong throwing arms been highlighted in close games. Throwing arms are also important as during the fag-end of an innings, batsmen look to convert ones into two. Here is where a good throwing arm could save runs which could become crucial in deciding the fate of the match.Here is a look at some of the best in the world in the history of cricket:

#1 AB de Villiers

There is nothing that ABD cannot do

This man is the best example of modern-day cricket. Years from now, AB de Villiers will be known for changing the very meaning of the game. He easily makes it to every batting or fielding lists because of his enormous talent.

The Renaissance-man from South Africa is arguably the best fielder in the business. He is lightning on the field and triggers tension among the opposition batsman when the ball is played to him.

Most batsmen decide against the run, it is widely understood that his arms and shoulders are naturally gifted. He is agile, a true athlete in every sense of the world, thanks to his experience of playing multiple sports before taking up cricket. He is also one of the most feared and admired batsmen in the world today.

He used to be an outstanding wicket-keeper as well but his true athletism only came to light after he gave up the big gloves.

No one can forget when AB de Villiers destroyed Simon Katich’s coming half-century with a terrific run-out in 2006. Katich placed the ball softly to mid-off, AB quickly dived in from extra cover and makes a brilliant stop. In a unbelievable show of speed and strength, the South African captain throws the ball and hits the stumps at the non-striker’s end while rolling on the ground.