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Old 29-12-2006, 07:08 PM in reply to Lemming's post starting "Yes, you have encountered the same..."
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Originally Posted by Lemming
Yes, you have encountered the same problem as I did Rachael.

I would single out Malcolm Marshall as possibly the greatest fast bowler ever. After Marshall there is indeed Ambrose and Michael Holding and possbily Andy Roberts thrown into the mix - all players you would want on your team. Also, from the sixties, Wes Hall was a devastating bowler but one who probably belongs in a lower echelon. Was Wes Hall the first really great West Indian fast bowler? (Ninjaman will know more than me.)
Yes, Hall was the first of the great WI quicks.

The greatest pace bowler ever IMO is Malcolm Marshall. I have stated this before.

Just behind Marshall is Ambrose. Following them is Holding, Garner and Roberts. The likes of Hall and Walsh bring up the rear.

But once again. There is no definitive correct answer.
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