#6 Craig McDermott

When he was only 18, Craig McDermott debuted for Queensland in 1983. The right-arm fast bowler continued to play for the state for the next 12 years and emerged as the fifth highest wicket-taker in its history with a haul of 329 wickets. McDermott also had an excellent career in international cricket and served as the leader of the Australian bowling attack in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.
He played 71 Tests and 138 one day internationals for Australia. McDermott's bowling action consisted of an aggressive delivery stride and he was known to bowl at great speeds at most times. In addition to that, he was an excellent out-swing bowler and picked up plenty of wickets throughout his first-class career by utilising the weapon.
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