All-time combined India-Australia Test XI

#11 Jeff Thompson

Jeff Thompson

He was the perfect partner in crime to Dennis Lillee and together they forged a brilliant fast-bowling partnership. Thompson started off as a tearaway quick capable of hitting the 150 kph mark consistently with his slingy action.

He was used to devastating effect against the English in 1974-75 where he picked 33 wickets in the series. But injuries always came in the way and as a result, he too had to cut down on his pace and concentrate on line and length.

In a career which spanned for 15 years, Thompson bagged 200 test wickets at an average of 28.00. He also had 8 five-wicket hauls to his credit.