By Top 5 wicket-takers of World Test Championship
1) Pat Cummins (AUS) – M: 14, Wkts: 70, SR: 47.6, Avg: 21.02
The Aussie Test vice-captain’s reputation as the world’s leading paceman in the longest format has been established by his stellar performance both on home soil and away from it. His variety and guile make him a great asset to have for any captain.
2) Stuart Broad (ENG) – M: 17, Wkts: 69, SR: 43.4, Avg: 20.08
Just like his new-ball partner for years, Jimmy Anderson, Broad too has aged like fine wine, producing great spells and picking up wickets when it mattered the most for his team.
3) R Ashwin (IND) – M: 13, Wkts: 67, SR: 46.9, Avg: 20.88
India’s biggest match-winner with the ball silenced his critics with a stellar performance with both bat and ball in Australia and rediscovered his mojo as a serious all-rounder in the home series against England.
4) Nathan Lyon (AUS) – M: 14, Wkts: 56, SR: 67.5, Avg: 31.37
Lyon has produced some great spells over the years to cement his place as Australia’s second-best spinner ever, after the legendary Shane Warne.
5) Tim Southee (NZ) – M: 10, Wkts: 51, SR: 45.9, Avg: 20.66
The best Kiwi bowler in the show in the WTC so far. Southee’s swing bowling is perfectly suited for conditions in New Zealand and he will be a handful in England too
