In terms of Results in a Test Match the bowlers especially the Opening pair of pace bowlers plays a key and decisive role.
History is replete with phenomenal performances of fast bowling duo which resulted in memorable victories.
If the fast bowlers demolishes the top order or make early inroads it becomes easy for the slow bowlers to do their job of either containing or picking wickets of the Middle order batsmen. Then in the next phase the pace duo polishes off the tail.
The selection of mine is based on the following criteria:
Effectiveness of both individual pace bowlers as a pair in overall team bowling performances.
Intimidation, instilling Fear in the heart of opposing batsman by virtue of Height, Physical Appearance, Bowling Speed, Variety of balls they have in their bowling armory (in swing, Out swing, Reverse swing, Slower one, Bouncer, Yorkers to name a few) ,Average Runs per wickets, Balls per wicket, No of times in which 5 or more, 10 or more wickets were taken in their role as a duo in bringing about a win or salvaging a draw in a tight situation.
Some legendary opening ball fast bowlers like Imran Khan,Kapil Dev, Sir Ian Botham, Sir Richard Hadlee, Alan Davidson, Ian McKenzie, Alec Bedser, Bob Willis, John Snow has been left out because thy did not have adequate support from the other end.
Readers do not have to agree with mine as no two persons thinks alike.
Having said it would be nice to have a rationale behind selection
Here’s my humble Selection :
1. Wasim & Waqar
2. Courtney Walsh & Courtley Ambrose
3. Dennis Lillee & Jeff Thompson
4. Wesley Hall & Charlie Griffith
5. Keith Miller & Ray Lindwall
6. Malcolm Marshall & Michael Holding/Andy Roberts & Michael Holding
7. Freddie Trueman & Brian Statham
8. Shaun Pollock & Alan Donald
9. McGrath & Jason Gillespie, Imran Khan & Sarfaraz Nawaz (Add On - G)
10. Harold Larwood & Bill Voce, Jack Gregory & Ted McDonald, Neil Adcock & Peter Heine
What’s reader’s choice?
I am sure it will be an interesting discussion and we will have invaluable inputs and insights from everyone.
Good Luck and Cheers!
History is replete with phenomenal performances of fast bowling duo which resulted in memorable victories.
If the fast bowlers demolishes the top order or make early inroads it becomes easy for the slow bowlers to do their job of either containing or picking wickets of the Middle order batsmen. Then in the next phase the pace duo polishes off the tail.
The selection of mine is based on the following criteria:
Effectiveness of both individual pace bowlers as a pair in overall team bowling performances.
Intimidation, instilling Fear in the heart of opposing batsman by virtue of Height, Physical Appearance, Bowling Speed, Variety of balls they have in their bowling armory (in swing, Out swing, Reverse swing, Slower one, Bouncer, Yorkers to name a few) ,Average Runs per wickets, Balls per wicket, No of times in which 5 or more, 10 or more wickets were taken in their role as a duo in bringing about a win or salvaging a draw in a tight situation.
Some legendary opening ball fast bowlers like Imran Khan,Kapil Dev, Sir Ian Botham, Sir Richard Hadlee, Alan Davidson, Ian McKenzie, Alec Bedser, Bob Willis, John Snow has been left out because thy did not have adequate support from the other end.
Readers do not have to agree with mine as no two persons thinks alike.
Having said it would be nice to have a rationale behind selection
Here’s my humble Selection :
1. Wasim & Waqar
2. Courtney Walsh & Courtley Ambrose
3. Dennis Lillee & Jeff Thompson
4. Wesley Hall & Charlie Griffith
5. Keith Miller & Ray Lindwall
6. Malcolm Marshall & Michael Holding/Andy Roberts & Michael Holding
7. Freddie Trueman & Brian Statham
8. Shaun Pollock & Alan Donald
9. McGrath & Jason Gillespie, Imran Khan & Sarfaraz Nawaz (Add On - G)
10. Harold Larwood & Bill Voce, Jack Gregory & Ted McDonald, Neil Adcock & Peter Heine
What’s reader’s choice?
I am sure it will be an interesting discussion and we will have invaluable inputs and insights from everyone.
Good Luck and Cheers!
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