4 most feared fast bowlers of recent times 

The cricketing world is filled with worthy fast bowlers, who can tame the topmost batsmen of the world on their day. Here is a list that aims to unearth five most feared fast bowlers of today's era.

Though there are numerous pacers who can tick the box, these four bowlers are definitely the best of the lot.

---

#1 Mitchell Starc

Thie Australian left-arm fast bowler is amongst the most feared bowlers in the world at present. With his innate ability to swing the ball both ways, it invariably becomes difficult for the batsmen to read his variations. He can consistently hit the deck hard at a speed of over 140 km/hr and his ability to swing the ball both ways, with pace, makes him even more destructive.

A true competitor that Mitchell Starc is, he gives the best batsmen in the world a run for their money. He has been breaking records ever since he started wearing the baggy green. Starc broke the record held by Saqlain Mushtaq of being the fastest to 100 ODI wickets, in just 53 matches.

He was recently bought by the IPL Franchisee Kolkata Knight Riders at a staggering price of Rs 9.4 crore.

#2 Kagiso Rabada

The well-built South African pacer is the go-to bowler for South Africa at present. Rabada has been the pace spearhead for his team since Dale Steyn's injury sidelined him. Due to his consistency in outclassing the opposition, he sits comfortably on top of the ICC Test Bowler rankings.

His immaculate line, length and pace had caused a lot of troubles for the Indian Batsman in the recently concluded Test series. Continuing his craft with the cricket ball Rabada is tormenting the Australian team in the ongoing series with his swing and pace.

#3 James Anderson

James Anderson is one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in the world at present. His antics with the cricket ball are lethal on pitches which assist swing bowling as, he can swing the ball both ways at his will.

Anderson is the most successful English fast bowler and sixth most successful pacer overall.

Many a time he has been termed unplayable by the opposition team, due to his knack and guile of swinging the bowl either way. He has been a mainstay in the England team since his arrival at the international scene.

#4 Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is a smart and competitive cricketer who holds his line and length perfectly. He grew up idolizing the Australian legend Glenn McGrath, and the same can be seen in his bowling skills.

He sticks to the basic of bowling tenets viz. keeping a tight line and length, and compelling the batsman to make a mistake.

Hazlewood has all kinds of weapons in his arsenal to outdo his competitor, and he has been a consistent performer for the Australian Team. His knack of taking wickets has held him in good stead since his debut.