Cricket is a popular sport played around the world, with many talented players gracing the field over the years. While a player’s height may not necessarily determine their success on the pitch, it can certainly be an advantage in certain aspects of the game, such as hitting boundaries or being a useful bowler.
Here are the top 7 tallest cricketers of all time:
1. Joel Garner – West Indies
Standing at a towering 6’8″, Joel Garner was a fearsome fast bowler for the West Indies cricket team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his ability to generate pace and movement, and he was a key member of the West Indies’ dominant side at the time.
Garner played 58 Test matches for the West Indies, taking 259 wickets, including 18 four-wicket hauls and 7 five-wicket hauls. While he took 146 wickets in 98 ODI matches, including 2 four-wicket hauls and 3 five-wicket hauls.
2. Chris Tremlett – England
Chris Tremlett stood 6’8″ and played international cricket for England. He was known for his ability to generate bounce and seam movement, and he played a key role in England’s Ashes-winning team in 2010-11.
Tremlett played 12 Test matches for England, taking 53 wickets, including 2 four-wicket hauls and 2 five-wicket hauls. While, in the 15 ODI matches he played he took 15 wickets, including a four-wicket haul.
3. Morne Morkel – South Africa
Another fast bowler who stands at 6’8″, Morne Morkel represented South Africa in international cricket. He was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and was a key member of South Africa’s bowling attack for many years.
Morkel represented South Africa in 86 Test matches taking 309 wickets, including 18 four-wicket hauls and 8 five-wicket hauls. While, in the 117 ODI matches he played he picked up 188 wickets, including 7 four-wicket hauls and 2 five-wicket hauls. He also took 47 wickets in the 44 T20I matches he played.
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4. Mohammad Irfan – Pakistan
Standing at a towering 7’1″, Mohammad Irfan is the tallest cricketer in the history of the sport. He represented Pakistan in international cricket and was known for his ability to generate pace and bounce due to his height.
Irfan represented Pakistan in 4 Test matches taking 10 wickets. While, in the 60 ODI matches he played he took 83 wickets, including 2 four-wicket hauls. Other than this he also played 22 T20I matches throughout his career and grabbed 16 wickets.
5. Jason Gillespie – Australia
Gillespie, who was 6’7″ tall, was an Australian fast bowler who played international cricket. He was known for his ability to generate late seam movement and was a key member of Australia’s dominant side in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Gillespie played 71 Test matches for Australia, taking 259 wickets, including 8 four-wicket hauls and 8 five-wicket hauls. While, in the 97 ODI matches he played he took 142 wickets, including 3 four-wicket hauls and 3 five-wicket hauls.
6. Bruce Reid – Australia
Another tall fast bowler at 6’7″, Bruce Reid represented Australia in international cricket. He was known for his ability to generate seam movement and was a key member of Australia’s bowling attack in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Reid played in 27 Test matches for Australia, taking 113 wickets, including 11 four-wicket hauls and 5 five-wicket hauls. While, in the 61 ODI matches he played he took 63 wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
7. Steven Finn – England
Standing at 6’7″, Steven Finn is a tall fast bowler who has represented England in international cricket. He is known for his ability to generate bounce and seam movement and has played a key role in England’s bowling attack in the last 7-8 years.
Finn represented the West Indies in 36 Test matches taking 125 wickets, including 6 four-wicket hauls and 5 five-wicket hauls. While, in the 69 ODI matches he played he took 102 wickets, including 4 four-wicket hauls and 2 five-wicket hauls. He played in 21 T20I matches and claimed 27 wickets.
