Top Reverse Swing Legends in cricket History

 

1. Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

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4. Considered one of the pioneers of reverse swing, Wasim Akram was a master of this art. He bamboozled batsmen with his deadly inswinging and outswinging yorkers. One of his most famous reverse swing performances was during the 1992 Cricket World Cup final, where he played a key role in Pakistan's victory against England.

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6. Waqar Younis (Pakistan)

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8. Often partnering with Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis was another reverse swing specialist. Together, they formed a formidable bowling duo. Waqar's reverse swinging yorkers were lethal, and he produced numerous memorable spells throughout his career.

10. Dale Steyn (South Africa)

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12. Known for his extraordinary pace and ability to swing the ball both ways, Dale Steyn has delivered some impressive reverse swing performances. His reverse swinging deliveries often troubled the best of batsmen, making him one of the most feared fast bowlers in the modern era.

14. James Anderson (England)

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16. A master of conventional swing, James Anderson also excels in reverse swing. His ability to swing the ball late in the innings has played a crucial role in several test match victories for England.

17. Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis vs. England, Leeds 1992 - In one of the most memorable displays of reverse swing, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis tore through the English batting lineup in the second innings of the Headingley Test match. They picked up 11 wickets between them, as Pakistan registered a historic win.

19. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

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21. While Malinga is more renowned for his toe-crushing yorkers, he has also used reverse swing to devastating effect. His ability to consistently swing the ball at high speeds made him a formidable limited-overs bowler.