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Meaning
The speaker is comparing bowling conditions in India and South Africa. He says the pitches in India are flatter, while in South Africa the effort feels harder, as if he is running uphill. The quote uses that contrast to explain how different playing surfaces can change the physical challenge of bowling.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Dale Steyn.
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About Dale Steyn
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