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Encyclopedia > Comparison of cricket bowlers

This is a comparison of bowlers featuring a number of past cricket bowlers in the form of a table contaning general information and bowling statistics. For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ... Darren Gough bowling A bowler in the sport of cricket is usually a player whose speciality is bowling. ...


Note: Players who have retired from one form of the game, but not in the other are considered as past in that section.

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Test cricket

Past bowlers

This table is ordered firstly in alphabetical order by teams cricket code (AUS, WI...) then by the bowling partnerships or in chronological order of the respective countries. The statistics in the table refer to the bowling statistic.

Bowler Richie Benaud Dennis Lillee Jim Laker Ian Botham Kapil Dev Javagal Srinath Richard Hadlee Imran Khan Wasim Akram Waqar Younis Allan Donald Gary Sobers Joel Garner Courtney Walsh Curtly Ambrose
Team AUS
Australia
AUS
Australia
ENG
England
ENG
England
IND
India
IND
India
NZ
New Zealand
PAK
Pakistan
PAK
Pakistan
PAK
Pakistan
RSA
South Africa
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
Birth year 1930 1949 1922 1955 1959 1969 1951 1952 1966 1971 1966 1936 1952 1962 1963
Playing years 1951-1964 1970s and 1980s 1950s 1976-1992 1970s to 1990s 1990s 1970s and1980s 1970s to 1994 1984-2003 1990s to 2003 1990s to 2003 1950 to 1970s 1970s and 1980s 1980s and 1990s 1980s and 1990s
Bowling type Spin Fast Spin Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Medium and spin1 Fast Fast Fast
Bowling category Leg spin Off spin  ?  ?  ?  ? Swing Swing Swing  ? Chinaman  ?  ? Seam
Right or left arm Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Left Right Right Left Right Right Right
  Statistics
Wickets (W) 292 355 193 383 434  ? 431 362 414 373 330 235  ? 519 405
Bowling Average (Ave) 27.03 23.92 21.24 28.40 29.64  ? 22.29 22.81 23.62 23.56 22.25 34.03  ? 24.4 20.9
Strike Rate (SR) 77.0 52.0 62.3 56.9  ?  ?  ? 53.75 54.6 43.4  ?  ?  ? 57.8 54.5
Economy Rate (Econ) 2.10 2.75 2.04 2.99  ?  ?  ? 2.55 2.59 3.25  ?  ?  ? 2.53 2.30
Matches (M) 63 70 46 102 131  ?  ? 88 104 87  ?  ?  ? 132 98
Overs (O) See "Balls (B)" See "Balls (B)" See "Balls (B)" See "Balls (B)"  ?  ?  ? 3106 3771.1 2704  ?  ?  ? 5003.1 3683.5
Balls (B) 19108 18467 12027 21815  ?  ?  ? 19458 22627 16224  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Maiden overs (M) 805 652 674 788  ?  ?  ? 727 871 516  ?  ?  ? 1144 1001
Runs conceded (R) 6704 8493 4101 10878  ?  ?  ? 8258 9779 8788  ?  ?  ? 12688 8501
Best bowling (BB) 7-72 7-83 10-53 8-34  ?  ?  ? 8-58 7-119 7-76  ?  ?  ? 7-37 8-45
5 wickets (5w) 16 23 9 27  ?  ?  ? 23 25 22  ?  ?  ? 22 22
10 wickets (10w) 1 7 3 4  ?  ?  ? 6 5 5  ?  ?  ? 3 3
Bowler Richie Benaud Dennis Lillee Jim Laker Ian Botham Kapil Dev Javagal Srinath Richard Hadlee Imran Khan Wasim Akram Waqar Younis Allan Donald Gary Sobers Joel Garner Courtney Walsh Curtly Ambrose

Darren Gough bowling A bowler in the sport of cricket is usually a player whose speciality is bowling. ... Richard Richie Benaud (born October 6, 1930) is an Australian cricketer and latterly cricket commentator and writer. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... James Charles (Jim) Laker (February 9, 1922, Frizinghall, near Bradford, Yorkshire–April 23, 1986, Putney, London) was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s. ... Ian Terence Botham OBE, (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) (nicknamed Beefy) was one of Englands best-ever cricketers and one of the best all-round cricketers of all time. ... Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj was the former captian of the Indian Cricket Team. ... Javagal Srinath (born August 31, 1969) is an Indian cricketer. ... Sir Richard John Hadlee KBE (born July 3, 1951), New Zealand cricketer (national team known as the Black Caps), and universally regarded as their best-ever. ... Imran Khan seen here with actress Elizabeth Hurley. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Allan Anthony Donald, (born October 20, 1966, Bloemfontein) was one of South Africas best ever cricketers, specifically one of their finest bowlers. ... Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers, was a West Indies cricket player. ... Joel Garner (born December 16, 1952) also known as Big Joel or Big Bird, was a West Indian cricket player, and a member of the highly regarded late 70s and early 80s West Indies cricket sides. ... Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international cricketer (fast bowler) who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the West Indies in 22 Test matches. ... Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (b. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... 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The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Leg spin is a type of spin bowling in the sport of cricket. ... Off spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket which is bowled by an off spinner, a right-handed spin bowler who uses his fingers to spin the ball from a right-handed batsmans off side to the leg side (that is, towards the right-handed... Chinaman can mean: A term for a male member of the Communist Party from China. ... Darren Gough bowling A bowler in the sport of cricket is usually a player whose speciality is bowling. ... Richard Richie Benaud (born October 6, 1930) is an Australian cricketer and latterly cricket commentator and writer. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... James Charles (Jim) Laker (February 9, 1922, Frizinghall, near Bradford, Yorkshire–April 23, 1986, Putney, London) was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s. ... Ian Terence Botham OBE, (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) (nicknamed Beefy) was one of Englands best-ever cricketers and one of the best all-round cricketers of all time. ... Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj was the former captian of the Indian Cricket Team. ... Javagal Srinath (born August 31, 1969) is an Indian cricketer. ... Sir Richard John Hadlee KBE (born July 3, 1951), New Zealand cricketer (national team known as the Black Caps), and universally regarded as their best-ever. ... Imran Khan seen here with actress Elizabeth Hurley. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Allan Anthony Donald, (born October 20, 1966, Bloemfontein) was one of South Africas best ever cricketers, specifically one of their finest bowlers. ... Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers, was a West Indies cricket player. ... Joel Garner (born December 16, 1952) also known as Big Joel or Big Bird, was a West Indian cricket player, and a member of the highly regarded late 70s and early 80s West Indies cricket sides. ... Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international cricketer (fast bowler) who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the West Indies in 22 Test matches. ... Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (b. ...

Notes

1 Gary Sobers can bowl both medium pace and spin.


One Day International cricket

Past bowlers

This table is ordered firstly in alphabetical order by teams cricket code (AUS, WI...) then by the bowling partnerships or in chronological order of the respective countries. The statistics in the table refer to the bowling statistic.

Bowler Dennis Lillee Shane Warne Ian Botham Kapil Dev Javagal Srinath Richard Hadlee Imran Khan Wasim Akram Waqar Younis Allan Donald Gary Sobers Joel Garner Courtney Walsh Curtly Ambrose
Team AUS
Australia
AUS
Australia
ENG
England
IND
India
IND
India
NZ
New Zealand
PAK
Pakistan
PAK
Pakistan
PAK
Pakistan
RSA
South Africa
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
WI
West Indies
Birth year 1949 1969 1955 1959 1969 1951 1952 1966 1971 1966 1936 1952 1962 1963
Playing years  ? 1992-2003  ?  ?  ?  ? 1974-1992 1984-2003 1989-2003  ?  ? 1970s and 1980s 1980s and 1990s 1980s and 1990s
Bowling type Fast Spin Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Medium and spin Fast Fast Fast
Bowling category  ? Leg spin  ?  ?  ?  ? Swing Swing Swing  ?  ?  ?  ? Seam
Right or left arm Right Right Right Right Right  ? Right Left Right  ?  ?  ?  ? Right
  Statistics
Wickets (W) 103 291 145 253 179 158 182 512 416  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Bowling Average (Ave) 20.83 25 28.54 27.45 27.90 21.56 26.62 23.52 23.84  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Strike Rate (SR) 34.88  ? 43.25 44.28 39.06 39.13 40.99 36.22 30.52  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Economy Rate (Econ) 3.58  ? 3.96 3.72 4.29 3.31 3.90 3.89 4.68  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Matches (M) 63  ? 116 225 135 115 175 356 262  ?  ?  ? 205  ?
Overs (O) 598.5  ? 1045.1 1867.0 1165.1 1030.2 1243.3 3031.0 2116.2  ?  ?  ? 1803.4  ?
Balls (B) 3983  ? 6271 11202 6991 6182 7461 18186 12698  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Maiden overs (M)  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? 124 236 143  ?  ?  ? 185  ?
Runs conceded (R) 2145  ? 4139 6945 4994 3407 4845 11812 9919  ?  ?  ? 6918  ?
Best bowling (BB) 5-34  ? 4-31 5-43 5-23 5-25 6-14 5-15 7-36  ?  ?  ? 5-1  ?
4 wickets (4w) 5  ? 3 3 2 1 3 23 14  ?  ?  ? 6  ?
5 wickets (5w) 1  ? - 1 3 5 1  ? 13  ?  ?  ? 1  ?
Bowler Dennis Lillee Shane Warne Ian Botham Kapil Dev Javagal Srinath Richard Hadlee Imran Khan Wasim Akram Waqar Younis Allan Donald Gary Sobers Joel Garner Courtney Walsh Curtly Ambrose

Darren Gough bowling A bowler in the sport of cricket is usually a player whose speciality is bowling. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Shane Keith Warne (born September 13, 1969 in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia), is an Australian cricketer, and captain of Hampshire. ... Ian Terence Botham OBE, (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) (nicknamed Beefy) was one of Englands best-ever cricketers and one of the best all-round cricketers of all time. ... Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj was the former captian of the Indian Cricket Team. ... Javagal Srinath (born August 31, 1969) is an Indian cricketer. ... Sir Richard John Hadlee KBE (born July 3, 1951), New Zealand cricketer (national team known as the Black Caps), and universally regarded as their best-ever. ... Imran Khan seen here with actress Elizabeth Hurley. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Allan Anthony Donald, (born October 20, 1966, Bloemfontein) was one of South Africas best ever cricketers, specifically one of their finest bowlers. ... Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers, was a West Indies cricket player. ... Joel Garner (born December 16, 1952) also known as Big Joel or Big Bird, was a West Indian cricket player, and a member of the highly regarded late 70s and early 80s West Indies cricket sides. ... Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international cricketer (fast bowler) who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the West Indies in 22 Test matches. ... Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (b. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Leg spin is a type of spin bowling in the sport of cricket. ... The term Swing has several meanings: Swing (dance), a kind of dance, including West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing. ... The term Swing has several meanings: Swing (dance), a kind of dance, including West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing. ... The term Swing has several meanings: Swing (dance), a kind of dance, including West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing. ... Darren Gough bowling A bowler in the sport of cricket is usually a player whose speciality is bowling. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Shane Keith Warne (born September 13, 1969 in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia), is an Australian cricketer, and captain of Hampshire. ... Ian Terence Botham OBE, (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) (nicknamed Beefy) was one of Englands best-ever cricketers and one of the best all-round cricketers of all time. ... Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj was the former captian of the Indian Cricket Team. ... Javagal Srinath (born August 31, 1969) is an Indian cricketer. ... Sir Richard John Hadlee KBE (born July 3, 1951), New Zealand cricketer (national team known as the Black Caps), and universally regarded as their best-ever. ... Imran Khan seen here with actress Elizabeth Hurley. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... Allan Anthony Donald, (born October 20, 1966, Bloemfontein) was one of South Africas best ever cricketers, specifically one of their finest bowlers. ... Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers, was a West Indies cricket player. ... Joel Garner (born December 16, 1952) also known as Big Joel or Big Bird, was a West Indian cricket player, and a member of the highly regarded late 70s and early 80s West Indies cricket sides. ... Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international cricketer (fast bowler) who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the West Indies in 22 Test matches. ... Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (b. ...

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