Bowlers, especially fast bowlers, are the most important part of test cricket. Things get underway only when a bowler begins his/her run-up. Cricket has seen many great fast bowlers in its not-so-long history. These bowlers have not only made an impact on their team but have left their mark on the whole cricketing community.
Let's take a look at the fast bowlers who have taken the most five-wicket hauls in test cricket:
1) Richard Hadlee - The fast bowler hailing from New Zealand was known as the swing king. In his 86-match long test career, Hadlee picked up 431 wickets. He holds the record of most five-wicket hauls by a fast bowler - 36.
2) James Anderson* - England's greatest fast bowlers recently became the third-highest wicket-taker in tests, surpassing India's Anil Kumble. The 39-year-old, who currently has 626 wickets to his name, is second on the list of most five-wicket hauls - 31 - by a fast bowler.
