8 bowlers and their golden streaks

#3 Malcolm Marshall (Apr 1983-Nov 1988)

Matches – 43, Wickets – 247, Avg – 18.59, 5W – 17, 10W – 3

Formed a deadly bowling attack for the West Indies

Malcolm Marshall stood out in a team which assembled the most impressive fast bowling unit of all time. He is often regarded as the greatest fast bowler on all types of wickets and conditions. Marshall had devastating pace and more importantly, had the ability to outthink any batsman.

West Indies’ tour to India in 1983 saw Marshall announce his arrival as he took 33 wickets in the series. From then on, he took more than 20 wickets in 6 consecutive Test series, ending the juggernaut with 27 wickets vs England during their tour to WI in 1985/86.