Six bowlers who have taken 4 wickets in 4 balls

5) Kevan James

Kevan James not only took 4 in 4 but also scored a century against the visiting Indians in 1996

It was the English summer of 1996 when India unearthed two of their greatest cricketers; Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. Not many would remember a certain bloke called Kevan James though. James did the unthinkable for Hampshire when he picked up 4 wickets in 4 balls against the Indians and followed it up with a century in the practice game at Southampton leading up to the third test.

James with his left arm medium had Vikram Rathour’s wicket first up. Sachin Tendulkar walked out and was dismissed off an inside edge that carried to short leg. James then completed his hat-trick with the wicket of the then-young Rahul Dravid who was trapped in front.

Sanjay Manjrekar was the next victim when he was caught behind off a widish delivery. James later top-scored with 103 to propel Hampshire to 458 and the game ended in a draw.