Bowlers
#9. Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram was the best left-arm fast bowler in the history of cricket. He was a master of swing and seam, with dangerous bouncers and toe-crushing yorkers. Akram played 356 matches and scored 3717 runs at an average of 16.52. He took 502 wickets at an average of 23.52 which is awesome.
As a captain, he led Pakistan in 109 matches and won 66 which meant a win percentage of 60.55%
#10. Daniel Vettori

Daniel Vettori was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler who played 295 matches and took 305 wickets at an average of 31.71. He was a master of drift, flight, speed, and length which made him one of the most lethal spinners of his time.
As a captain, he led New Zealand to 41 victories in 82 matches with a win percentage of 50%.
#11. Shane Warne

Shane Warne was known as the wizard of spin bowling. He revived the art of leg-spin and made it popular again. Warne played 194 matches and took 293 wickets at an average of 25.73. He had all the variations of leg-spin in his arsenal—slider, backspin, drifter, and others.
As a captain, he led Australia to 10 wins in 11 matches with a win percentage of 90.91%
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