The most accurate fast bowler in history — Glenn McGrath's 563 Test wickets were taken at an average of 21.64 through relentless accuracy rather than extreme pace.
Glenn McGrath is the most accurate fast bowler in the history of cricket and the highest wicket-taking fast bowler until James Anderson. His 563 Test wickets at an average of 21.64 were taken primarily through nagging line and length that demanded a mistake from the batsman. He regularly targeted opposition tailenders to devastating effect and his pre-match prediction of exact dismissal methods — which repeatedly came true — became one of cricket's most remarkable traditions.
His pre-match predictions of how he would dismiss specific batsmen — which came true with alarming regularity — were one of cricket's most entertaining traditions.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Cup 2003 2007
- 563 Test wickets, average 21.64
- World Cup Player of the Tournament 2007