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In the longest and toughest format of cricket i.e. Test cricket, it is a big dream of every bowler around the world to perform well against the Kangaroo team i.e. Australia and take wickets continuously. It is not easy for any bowler to survive against the bounce of Australian pitches and the aggressive mentality of the batsmen there. History is witness to the fact that whichever bowler performs brilliantly in the Test series against Australia, his name becomes immortal in the record books of cricket forever. There have been only a few great bowlers across the world who have achieved the feat of taking a century of wickets i.e. more than 100 wickets in Test matches against the Kangaroo team. The most proud thing is that the names of two of India’s greatest spin bowlers—Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble—are also included in this very special and elite list. Let us know in detail which world-class bowlers are included in this list and how has been the performance of the Indian greats.
Foreign bowlers who have taken the most wickets against Australia in Test cricket
When it comes to sending the maximum number of batsmen to the pavilion in Test matches against Australia, the dominance of the English bowlers is seen at the top. Former England fast bowler in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in the history of Test cricket against Australia Stuart Broad The name is at the top. He displayed his deadly bowling against the Kangaroo batsmen and scored a total of 153 wickets Have achieved.
After Broad, another great all-rounder of England is at second place in this list. Ian Botham The name comes, who during his illustrious career against Australia 148 wickets Had cracked. Apart from this, the dreaded fast bowler of West Indies Courtney Walsh took 135 wickets in his name, while the great all-rounder of New Zealand Richard Hadlee Has 130 wickets in his name against Australia. These bowlers from all over the world have completely destroyed the Australian batting order many times with their excellent bowling.
These legendary bowlers also completed more than 100 dismissals in Tests.
The names of many other great fast and spin bowlers of the world are also included in this prestigious list. West Indies’ legendary fast bowler Curtly Ambrose and of England Bob Willis in test cricket against australia 128-128 wickets Achieved.
England’s greatest fast bowler of the modern era James Anderson Also against the Kangaroos in his long career 117 wickets Shocks. All these bowlers proved how success can be achieved through consistent and disciplined bowling on the strong Australian pitches.
Two greats of India: Historical record of Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble
It is a moment of great pride for Indian cricket fans that India’s two biggest spin match-winners are also standing proudly among these greats of the world. May Indian bowling be proud Anil Kumble And the master spinner of the modern era Ravichandran Ashwin With the magic of his spin, he has troubled the Kangaroo batsmen a lot on their own ground and at home.
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Ravichandran Ashwin: Known for his carrom ball and precise turns, R. Ashwin’s total in test cricket against Australia 114 wickets Have cracked. In the year 2023, Ashwin had achieved the distinction of becoming the Indian bowler who took the most Test wickets against Australia, leaving behind Anil Kumble’s record.
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Anil Kumble: India’s most successful leg spinner Anil Kumble showed off his spin and bounce in the test matches against Australia. 111 wickets Made your name. Kumble’s aggression and ability to bowl long spells always forced the Australian batsmen to be on the defensive.
A historic and proud achievement for Indian spin bowling
In Test cricket, taking wickets continuously against any country and maintaining one’s fitness and form for a long period is no less than a litmus test for any player. It requires immense patience, strategic acumen and exceptional bowling skills. The inclusion of two Indian greats in this global list of bowlers who have taken more than 100 wickets against a strong and aggressive team like Australia is a huge achievement for Indian cricket. Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin, with their brilliant and inspiring performances, have proved that Indian spinners have the power to win matches abroad too.