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WATCH: Harbhajan Singh explains Ravichandan Ashwin's carrom ball

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Harbhajan explains the secrets of the carrom ball, a delivery perfected by Ravichandran Ashwin

The carrom ball is one of the biggest weapons in Ravichandran Ashwin's armoury - so what is the secret behind it?

Sky Sports commentator, and former India spinner, Harbhajan Singh explained during the tea interval on day one of the first Test between his countrymen and England at Edgbaston.

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Click play on the video above to see Harbhajan dissect the carrom ball, a delivery which sees bowlers look to impart spin on by flicking the ball between their thumb and bent middle finger.

Harbhajan also looks at how Ashwin "foxed" Alastair Cook while dismissing the England opener with a peach of a delivery on day one in Birmingham.

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Watch how Ashwin bowled Alastair Cook for 13 on day one at Edgbaston

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