Pakistan’s deadliest fast bowlers -
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Imran Khan - Inspired a generation of Pakistanis like Wasim Akram, Waqar, Shoaib and more to take up fast bowling. He was a natural swinger of the ball and in his later years even mastered reverse swing. He picked up 361 test wickets at an average of 22.8.
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Wasim Akram - He is Pakistan’s leading wicket taker in tests with 415 at 23.62. He was known to use swingers, Yorkers, in dippers, bouncers and field placing.
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Waqar Younis - He was the king of the inswinging Yorker ( the toe crusher). He took 373 wickets at 23.56.
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Shoaib Akhtar - He is the 1st bowler to break 100 mph (161 km/h) barrier in international cricket. He was fast, intimidating and controversial. Injuries cut short his career but he still finished taking 178 wickets at 25.69.