Top 10 Australian bowlers of all time

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#1. Shane Warne

In Tests, he has 37 five-wicket hauls, the most by an Aussie bowler

The greatest leg-spinner the world has ever seen, Shane Warne turned the ball massively, had immaculate control over his lengths and variations and had a sharp mind that kept him ahead of the batsman. Courtesy of all these skills, it comes as no surprise that he ended up with 700 Test wickets and 293 ODI wickets.

In Tests, he has 37 five-wicket hauls, the most by an Aussie bowler.

The massive turn Warne produced resulted in several of his deliveries being hailed as 'ball of the century,' with the one he bowled to Mike Gatting in 1993 generating a widespread acclaim.

Although Warne's Test career blossomed more than his ODI career, his spell in the semi-finals of the 1999 World Cup against South Africa is regarded as one of the best ODI performances ever.

With mastery over his art, the leg-spinner became a decisive member of the Australian team that dominated world cricket.

He was instrumental in Australia's overseas Test victories in Sri Lanka, India, and England during the 2000's.