top cricket bowlers of all time

Top Cricket Bowlers of all Time

31. Joel Garner
58 Test matches; 259 wickets; 20.97 average; 6 56 BBI; 50.8 strike rate An imposing presence at 68
32. Shabbir Ahmed
10 Test matches; 51 wickets; 23.03 average; 5 48 BBI; 50.5 strike rate Just 10 Tests for No. 19 Shabbir Ahmed, but that is enough for him to make an appearance on this list with a strike rate just slightly over 50. The joint fastest Pakistan bowler to 50 wickets level with Waqar Younis things looked bright for the right armer in his first 10 Tests. However, he was banned for a year for a suspect bowling action in December 2005, and when he returned he had been overtaken in international cricket. It is a great shame, as he had so much potential.
33. Dean Headley
15 Test matches; 60 wickets; 27.85 average; 6 60 BBI; 50.4 strike rate Another to play limited Tests but make a decent impact is Dean Headley, who took the field 15 times for England but makes this list at No. 18. Exploiting incredible movement off the seam, Headley looked very promising indeed and decimated Australia during the 1998 99 Ashes series. However, like so many others, his career was blighted by injury and he was forced to retire early.
34. Mitchell Johnson
59 Test matches; 264 wickets; 27.42 average; 8 61 BBI; 50.1 strike rate Judging by his recent performances for Australia, left armer Mitchell Johnson may well find himself making some upward progress in this list very soon. Having been something of a laughing stock a few years ago, Johnson has turned things around spectacularly to become one of the Baggy Greens biggest bowling threats. His speed in itself is pretty daunting, but considering he can also get swing and seam movement as well, he has become a very tough bowler to face.
35. James Pattinson
13 Test matches; 51 wickets; 27.07 average; 5 27 BBI; 50 strike rate Another who will likely make progress up this list is James Pattinson, who has had horrendous luck with injuries but seems to be on the way back. In his 13 Tests so far, he has shown enormous potential and the ability to take wickets regularly. If he can stay fit and secure his place in the side, he could make a real impact on international cricket.
36. Colin Croft
27 Test matches; 125 wickets; 23.30 average; 8 29 BBI; 49.3 strike rate Another of West Indies legion of pace bowlers joins this list now, as Colin Croft takes his spot at No. 15. His bouncer was feared all over the world, especially in the days before the widespread use of helmets. Many of his wickets came through sheer intimidation, and even though his career was a short one, it was certainly eventful.
37. Gary Gilmour
15 Test matches; 54 wickets; 26.03 average; 6 85 BBI; 49.2 strike rate Gary Gilmours place in history is assured after taking 6 14 against England in the 1975 World Cup semi final, but he also had an impact in Tests, too. A left arm bowler, Gilmour swung the ball both ways and showed enormous promise during his 15 Tests. Unfortunately, a combination of injuries and a relaxed view on training finished his career before it could really gather momentum.
38. Mohammad Asif
23 Test matches; 106 wickets; 24.36 average; 6 41 BBI; 48.7 strike rate Mohammad Asif gained notoriety off the field, but in his short time on it he also made a terrific impression. The tour of England in 2010 saw his best and worst, as he swung the ball prodigiously and took wickets regularly. Unfortunately, he was then found guilty of spot fixing and banned, and it is that incident that he will perhaps be best remembered for.
39. Ryan Harris
24 Test matches; 103 wickets; 22.56 average; 7 117 BBI; 48.3 strike rate It is possible that Ryan Harris will move up this list, but given his injury problems it may also not happen. A big hearted seam bowler, Harris has willed himself to 100 Test wickets despite a body that breaks down often and leaves him out of the team for long periods. His pace is high despite his knee issues, but he may find that life on the international stage is too tough to maintain.
40. Steven Finn
23 Test matches; 90 wickets; 29.40 average; 6 125 BBI; 48.3 strike rate One of Englands most talented current seam bowlers, Steven Finn will surely get another chance in international cricket. He fell apart during last winters Ashes tour and was deemed to be out of contention for selection, but prior to that he had been an irresistible force with the ball. A tall man reliant on having his rhythm, Finn is slowly rebuilding his confidence in county cricket and could well be back in England colours soon.