The test cricket is the oldest format of cricket game and it is dream of every cricketer to represent their nation in red ball format . One who ends up playing red ball game considered that he is technically sound and learned the orthodox aspect of playing cricket & always eagar to set the status of number one in this format. we will see 5 such bowlers in test cricket who not only topped the format but hold the position for longer period of time.
5.Pat Cummins
Australia’s skipper and world No.1 test bowler at the moment, Pat Cummins is at that No.1 spot for a very long time now and it got almost 1227 days since he became No.1 in tests. With Border Gavaskar Trophy and Ashes scheduled in 2023, Pat Cummins would love to continue what he’s been doing for 1 year & so.
4. Glenn McGrath
The legendary pace bowler from Australia holds he position for 1306 days and with his accurate length & consistent hitting of the deck help him earn the spot for those days. Glenn McGrath has been an inspiration for the genrations to come and his records set benchamark for many such pace bowlers
3. Muttiah Muralitharan
Nick named as. ” Smiling assassin” The most successful bowler in history or test cricket, Muralitharan hold the position for 1711 days and that’s another reason of him being called as the greatest bowler of the generation.His ability to spin the bowl in any surface and produce wickets what make him the different
2. Sir Curtly Ambrose
The land that produces legends of pace bowler , Sir curtly Ambrose hailing from West Indies holds the place w for 1719 days on the No.1 spot of the ICC rankings of bowlers in test format. Ambrose was one of the best of his time and his pace and bouncer helped in picking wickets at the crucial junction of the game . Rightfully earned him the place of No. 1
1. Dale Steyn
The name that is known as the metaphor of dominance, Dale Steyn hold the record 2343 days of being No. 1 test bowler in red ball format . His swing bowling with lethal pace what bring difference to his bowling and achievements in red ball . Many players called him the nightmare and always named him the most difficult bowler to content with
