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Top 5 Greatest All-Rounders Of World Cricket


Paddles of NZ
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The world of cricket has seen many outstanding performers throughout the centuries. Cricketers usually hold expertise in batting or bowling, but there are a special few who are skilled in both the parties.

Posted On October 20th, 2020

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The First Indian Captain to Lift The WC
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Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev led India to lift the world cup in 1983, and thus creating history. He is one of the most renowned captains of all time. A fast-paced bowler and a middle-order batsman with a good record, he makes it in the list of the greatest all-rounders in world cricket of all time.

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The All Rounder Member of House of Lords
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Ian Botham

Ian Botham is a middle pace bowler with a notable skill of swing bowling. with the highest score of 208 with 14 centuries in test cricket, he is a commendable batsman. Before Richard Hadlee, she held the title of the cricketer with most test wickets.

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Paddles of NZ
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Richard Hadlee

Richard Hadlee of New Zealand is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest fast bowlers and all-rounders of all time. He surpassed Ian Botham as the bowler with the highest number of wickets in test matches.

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The South African All Rounder
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Jacques Kallis

Now serving as a cricket coach in South Africa, Jacques Kallis is regarded as South Africa's greatest batsman of all time till date. A right-handed fast-medium swing bowler and batsman, Kallis is also one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.

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The West Indian Cricketer
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Garfield Sobers

Garfield Sobers in his two decades from 1954 to 1974 displayed skilful bowling and an aggressive form of batting. From making his debut at 16, he polished his skills enough throughout his career to be considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket of all time.