Top 10 Test all-rounders from Australia

#3 Monty Noble

Monty Noble was a fine all-rounder from New South Wales

Monty Noble was a New South Welsh cricketer who represented Australia between 1898 and 1909. He was a right-handed batsman and bowled right arm medium pacers and off-breaks. A tall man who used his height to great effect, Monty Noble was famous for his skillful and patient batting. His bowling was widely hailed for its tight line and length that often made the batsmen sweat for runs.

Regarded as one of Australia's greatest all-rounders, Noble had a stellar first class record. In his 248 first class games, Noble amassed 13975 runs at an average of 40.74. These runs even included 37 centuries and 66 half-centuries. The man from Sydney has stellar figures when it comes to bowling as well. He accounted for as many as 624 first-class wickets including seven 10-wicket hauls.

Monty made his Test debut against England at the MCG on January 1st, 1898. He played 42 Tests for his nation and ended up scoring 1997 runs and picking up 121 wickets. He has a top score of 133 and a BBI figures of 7/17. In fact, Noble was even renowned as a decent captain who led the Aussies in the early 1900s.