5 overs in cricket that never seemed to end

4. Curtly Ambrose (West Indies) – 15-ball over in a Test against Australia

Curtly Ambrose shocked everyone with his 15-ball over

Perhaps the most shocking name on this list is that of legendary West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose, who was among the last great pacers to emerge from the country. Ambrose was known not only for his wicket-taking ability but also for his accuracy. However, this trait of his deluded him at least on one occasion in his career and he ended up bowling a 17-ball over.

It all transpired during a Test match against Australia in the 1997 Frank Worrell Trophy. Ambrose had done quite a decent job until then and had 2 wickets under his belt as he pushed to wipe out the Aussie tail. However, in a shocking turn of events, the lanky pacer sent down as many as 9 no-balls in an over which lasted 15 deliveries.

To add to it, Curtly Ambrose followed it up with another 6 no-balls in his next over and he was quickly taken off.