Michael Holding
Whispering Death, 14 wickets at The Oval in 1976
Overview
Holding delivered the most beautiful fast bowling action ever filmed, the run so smooth umpires never heard him coming. At The Oval in 1976 he took 8 for 92 and 6 for 57, 14 for the match against England. He finished with 249 Test wickets and became a beloved commentator.
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