Australia’s Top 3 Fast Bowlers Of All Time

Over the years, Australia has produced some outstanding cricketers in all departments.

One thing Australia has always had is a powerful pace bowling attack. Australia has always had pacers who could give even the best batsmen a run for their money in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Many great fast bowlers have come from Australia, with some going on to become the best fast bowlers in the world. So, here are the Top 10 Australian Fast Bowlers of All Time.

 

Glenn McGrath 

You may have guessed by now who takes the lead in this situation. Glenn McGrath, of course. Glenn McGrath, arguably the greatest fast-bowler of all time, was a major reason for Australia’s dominance in the mid-1990s and mid-2000s.
McGrath was never a fast bowler, but his accurate line and length made him a wicket-taking bowler. McGrath has the most wickets in Tests, with 563, including 29 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls. He is one of the few Test bowlers to have taken two 8-wicket hauls, with his best figures in the format being 8/24 against Pakistan in Perth.

Dennis Lillee

Dennis Lillee, one of the greatest pacers to grace a cricket pitch, did not have the easiest of starts to his international career. His career was nearly cut short due to a series of back problems. Lillee’s never-say-die attitude, on the other hand, brought him back to form and fitness, and he became one of the most feared bowlers in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Lillee and Jeff Thomson were one of the most lethal fast-bowling duos of all time in the 1970s. Lillee was a complete nightmare for even the most talented batsmen. In 1981, he surpassed Richie Benaud as Australia’s leading Test wicket-taker. He also surpassed Lance Gibbs as the highest Test wicket-taker. In an ironic twist, he surpassed Gibbs’ record against the West Indies.

Brett Lee

Brett Lee, another exceptionally quick bowler, is one of Australia’s quickest and most lethal bowlers.

Lee began his career in 1999 and quickly became an asset in the Australian setup due to his ability to consistently bowl at 150 kmph. Lee did sustain a number of injuries as a result of putting so much emphasis on his speed. This compelled him to change his strategy, which he did. Nonetheless, he was a nightmare for most batsmen.

 

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