10 most feared fast bowlers in cricket history

#2 Dennis Lillee (Australia)

Such sights were common whenever Lillee bowled

Australia’s Dennis Lillee is one of the most devastating bowlers cricket has ever seen. His raw and aggressive brand of genuine fast bowling made him an icon not only for fans from his own country but from all over the cricketing globe. He notched up his fear factor further with his famous handlebar moustache and a headband which he wore for a large part of his career.

He and his equally efficient partner Jeff Thomson were always busy pushing the speed limits as they tore apart many a batting line-up with their incredible pace. England were probably the greatest victims of Lillee’s fury as he tormented them in almost every Ashes series and claimed close to half of his career scalps against the arch-rivals.

In a 13-year career, Lillee took as many as 355 wickets while having played only 70 Tests and his average was an outstanding 23.92 with 23 five-wicket hauls against his name. But more than anything else, it was the terror he incited that made him the legend that he is today.