Top 6 bowlers with the longest run-up

4) Bob Willis

Bob Willis was regarded as one of the finest bowlers

Having spearheaded the English bowling attack throughout the 1970s, Bob Willis is still remembered by cricket fans today as one of the finest fast bowlers with a very long run-up. He was a prolific wicket-taker and is currently the fourth on the list after James Anderson, Ian Botham and Stuart Broad with 325 scalps to his credit.

His first-class record is even more prolific as he has 899 wickets against his name. Willis also captained the England team in 18 Tests and 28 ODIs. He took 32 wickets during England's 1976-77 tour to India with 20 of them coming in the Test series.

He followed it up with 7 for 78 against Australia in the first Test of the 1977 Ashes. The Englishman finished with 27 wickets in the series and was adjudged the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1978. He had an illustrious career which was often interrupted with serious injuries.