Bowling Beauties
Tomorrow sees the anniversary of one of the great cricketing feats ever. On 7 February 1999, Anil Kumble (India) took 10-74 for India v. Pakistan at Ferozeshah Kolta Stadium, New Delhi, India, equaling the record of ten wickets in a test innings by James Charles 'Jim' Laker who took 10-53 for England v. Australia at Old Trafford on 31 Jul 1956. Here are some other brilliant bowling records:
Most wickets in a match, International
James Charles 'Jim' Laker (1922-86) took 19 wickets for 90 runs (9-37 and 10-53) for England v. Australia at Old Trafford from 27-31 Jul 1956.
Most wickets taken in a single World Cup
Glenn McGrath of Australia took 26 wickets in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, held in the West Indies - the most wickets in a single tournament.
Ten wickets in an innings, Most times
Only one bowler has taken all ten wickets in an innings on three occasions-Alfred 'Tich' Freeman of Kent, 1929-31.
Most international wickets taken consecutively
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) became the first bowler to achieve four consecutive dismissals in any form of international cricket against South Africa in Guyana on 28 March 2007.
Most wickets taken in World Cup matches by an individual (female)
The most wickets taken in women's Cricket World Cup matches is 39 by Lyn Fullston (Australia).
06 February 2008