Top 5 Greatest Test Cricket bowlers of all time

#4 Muttiah Muralitharan

Chairman's XI v Sri Lanka - Day 2

In an eventful eighteen year career, Murali's story is one of resilience. His dominance over opposing batsmen was almost magical. In fact, his exploits were so incredible that a threatened section of the cricketing fraternity began throwing aspersions on his achievements by questioning the legitimacy of his bowling action.

He was controversially reported for having an illegal action and was taunted and harassed by detractors for being a "chucker." But, nothing broke this remarkable little giant's resolve. His laser-like focus remained intact and his march toward greatness continued.

His 800 career Test wickets at an average of 22.7 remains a record to this day. No one gave this remarkable man from a tiny island a chance to be a world beater. He beat all the odds and emerged as the greatest spin bowler of all time and merits the #4 spot on our list.