Sportskeeda Cricket Awards 2017: Top 10 Test bowlers of the year

Neil Wagner

New Zealand v Australia - 2nd Test: Day 3 — Neil Wagner had a year to remember

The only New Zealand bowler to feature on this list, Neil Wagner outperformed the likes of Tim Southee and Trent Boult in 2017.

Consistent if not flashy, Wagner's highlight this year was his blistering spell against the West Indies at Wellington. Breathing fire, the left-armer dismantled the entire West Indian batting lineup, accounting for seven wickets.

Wagner ended 2017 having picked up a total of 36 wickets from 14 innings at an average of 25, with a lone five-wicket haul.

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