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Dale Steyn: The South African did more with the ball in terms of movement than some of the others on this list and it maybe shows with 439 Test wickets to his name. Was still frighteningly quick though, clocking 96mph. AFP

Jofra Archer: His short run-up can lead to a false sense of security. High arm action produces steepling bounce and indecison. Clocked at 96.1mph at Lord's. AFP

Shoaib Akhtar: The Rawalpindi Express steaming in, eyes bulging, muscles pumping, was a thrilling sight for all fans - not just Pakistan's. Was clocked at over 100mph against England in the 2003 World Cup.

Mitchell Johnson: The Aussie destroyed England in the 2013-14 Ashes with a never-to-be-forgotten spell of fast bowling. The handlebar moustache and left-arm over the wicket approach was scary stuff as he aimed for English ribs and heads with his sling-shot action. Getty Images

Brett Lee: He may have looked as though he should be at the beach surfing, with his keen grin and blonde hair, but the Australian was seriously quick. Was clocked at 100mph against the West Indies in 2000. Possessing a mean yorker, batsmen didn't know whether to expect a bouncer or full delivery. Allsport

Mitchell Starc: Almost a carbon copy of Mitchell Johnson, minus the moustache. Clocked at 100mph for Australia against New Zealand in 2015. Getty Images

Shane Bond: Only played 18 Tests in a career blighted by injury but when he was fit he made matches against New Zealand particularly uncomfortable. Was clocked at 97mph during the 2003 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National

Shaun Tait: A hulk of a man, the Australian saved himself for the shorter formats. His run up appeared unthreatening before he burst into action at the crease as if trying to break a javelin world record. Clocked at over 100mph against England in 2010. Pawan Singh / The National

Dale Steyn: The South African did more with the ball in terms of movement than some of the others on this list and it maybe shows with 439 Test wickets to his name. Was still frighteningly quick though, clocking 96mph. AFP

Jofra Archer: His short run-up can lead to a false sense of security. High arm action produces steepling bounce and indecison. Clocked at 96.1mph at Lord's. AFP

Shoaib Akhtar: The Rawalpindi Express steaming in, eyes bulging, muscles pumping, was a thrilling sight for all fans - not just Pakistan's. Was clocked at over 100mph against England in the 2003 World Cup.

Mitchell Johnson: The Aussie destroyed England in the 2013-14 Ashes with a never-to-be-forgotten spell of fast bowling. The handlebar moustache and left-arm over the wicket approach was scary stuff as he aimed for English ribs and heads with his sling-shot action. Getty Images

Brett Lee: He may have looked as though he should be at the beach surfing, with his keen grin and blonde hair, but the Australian was seriously quick. Was clocked at 100mph against the West Indies in 2000. Possessing a mean yorker, batsmen didn't know whether to expect a bouncer or full delivery. Allsport

Mitchell Starc: Almost a carbon copy of Mitchell Johnson, minus the moustache. Clocked at 100mph for Australia against New Zealand in 2015. Getty Images

Shane Bond: Only played 18 Tests in a career blighted by injury but when he was fit he made matches against New Zealand particularly uncomfortable. Was clocked at 97mph during the 2003 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National

Shaun Tait: A hulk of a man, the Australian saved himself for the shorter formats. His run up appeared unthreatening before he burst into action at the crease as if trying to break a javelin world record. Clocked at over 100mph against England in 2010. Pawan Singh / The National

Dale Steyn: The South African did more with the ball in terms of movement than some of the others on this list and it maybe shows with 439 Test wickets to his name. Was still frighteningly quick though, clocking 96mph. AFP

Jofra Archer: Where does England's terrifyingly fast bowler rank among the most fearsome?

His performance in the second Ashes Test at Lord's was thrilling but will have left batsmen feeling uneasy

August 19, 2019

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