5 most successful bowler-wicketkeeper combinations in Test cricket

#4 Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist

Brett Lee (Center) and Adam Gilchrist (R)

Brett Lee is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers of all time and it was his fiery pace which helped Australia to a great extent back in the early part of the 21st century. Australian Cricket was a force to reckon with as men like Brett Lee dominated the field with their scintillating pace and immaculate bowling skills.

Brett Lee's bowling had many batsmen troubled by the pace and bounce as the pacer induced a whole lot of edges off the bat, which were gleefully accepted by ace wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist behind the stumps.

The latter is one of the most loved cricketers of all-time and apart from his aggressive batting prowess, Gilchrist was extremely good with the gloves. Together, the two Australians inflicted a total of 81 dismissals.

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#3 Makhaya Ntini and Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher celebrating with Makhaya Ntini

South Africa has produced some lethal fast bowlers over the years and one such player was Makhaya Ntini. With 390 Test wickets to his name, Makhaya Ntini is the third-highest wicket-taker of all time for South Africa.

His accuracy was immensely appreciated by the critics and the South African Cricket devotees adored the fearsome pacer for his work-rate and positive attitude. 84 wickets, out of Ntini's 390 wickets in Test cricket came as a result of Mark Boucher's skill behind the sticks.