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Shivalila Gopi Tulva

Shivalila Gopi Tulva |

Updated on: Feb 08, 2023 | 7:11 AM

Most of the Australian bowlers did not have much success in India. But one Australian bowler has been so much of a hit against India that no one has been able to break the record recorded in his name 60 years ago. And who is that bowler..

Feb 08, 2023 | 7:11 AM

The Australian team is currently on a tour of India.  As part of this tour, the 4-match Test series between Australia and Team India will begin from February 9.  Many great Australian bowlers have toured India in the last 75 years but not all have had much success.  Veteran bowlers like Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne also faced difficulties here.  But this is the reason why Richie Benou's record of 62 years has not yet been broken.

The Australian team is currently on a tour of India. As part of this tour, the 4-match Test series between Australia and Team India will begin from February 9. Many great Australian bowlers have toured India in the last 75 years but not all have had much success. Veteran bowlers like Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne also faced difficulties here. But this is the reason why Richie Benou’s record of 62 years has not yet been broken.

This is the record of the Australian bowler who has taken the most Test wickets in India.  This record is held by former veteran leg spinner Richie Benou of Kangaroo country who took 56 wickets in just 8 Tests between 1956 and 1960.  Since then, this record has remained the same.

This is the record of the Australian bowler who has taken the most Test wickets in India. This record is held by former veteran leg spinner Richie Benou of Kangaroo country who took 56 wickets in just 8 Tests between 1956 and 1960. Since then, this record has remained the same.

He was followed by Nathan Lyon in second place.  Lyon is also currently on a tour of India.  Against this backdrop, Lyon has a chance to break Richie Benou's record.  But it was not easy for Lyon with only 34 wickets in 7 matches.

He was followed by Nathan Lyon in second place. Lyon is also currently on a tour of India. Against this backdrop, Lyon has a chance to break Richie Benou’s record. But it was not easy for Lyon with only 34 wickets in 7 matches.

Former Australian fast bowler Graham McKenzie is in the third place.  He took 34 wickets in 8 matches from 1964 to 1969.

Former Australian fast bowler Graham McKenzie is in the third place. He took 34 wickets in 8 matches from 1964 to 1969.

  The great leg spinner Shane Warne had to face a lot of trouble in India.  Moreover, he did not get easy wickets either.  Warne took 34 wickets in 16 innings in 9 matches.  But with an average of 43, a strike rate of 81, he is one of Australia's top 5 bowlers.

The great leg spinner Shane Warne had to face a lot of trouble in India. Moreover, he did not get easy wickets either. Warne took 34 wickets in 16 innings in 9 matches. But with an average of 43, a strike rate of 81, he is one of Australia’s top 5 bowlers.

Australia last won a Test series in India in 2004.  Fast bowler Jason Gillespie played a vital role in this victory.  This Australian pacer not only played 7 Tests in India and picked up 33 wickets with an amazing strike rate of 47 at an average of 21.

Australia last won a Test series in India in 2004. Fast bowler Jason Gillespie played a vital role in this victory. This Australian pacer not only played 7 Tests in India and picked up 33 wickets with an amazing strike rate of 47 at an average of 21.


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