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This bowler holds a unique record, and we bet you didn’t know

The fast bowler from South Africa has been on the top for 7 years and completely ruled the ICC rankings

Edited By : Daisy Mehta |Jan 02, 2024, 08:53 PM IST

Published On Jan 02, 2024, 08:53 PM IST

Last UpdatedJan 02, 2024, 08:53 PM IST

The majority of bowlers aspire to be ranked #1 in the ICC Test rankings, but maintaining that level is far harder than it first appears because players may have bad days.

The record for the most days as the top bowler in tests is held by Dale Steyn. In international cricket, the South African speedster was a revelation, and the batsmen always had to contend with his raw pace.

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For 2343 days, he was ranked #1 in the ICC test rankings. Steyn is regarded as one of the best bowlers of the contemporary era, having taken 439 wickets at an average of 22.9 in 93 Test matches.

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