The Greatest Test XI of All Time

Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

Wasim Akram is hailed as the King of Swing

Wasim Akram's international career was the testimony of the saying 'Talent meets Opportunity'. Paving way into the national squad on the recommendation of Javed Miandad, Akram proved his worth in the international circuit in a very short span of time.

He is the undisputed 'King of Swing', as he was adept at swinging the ball both ways. Akram was also the pioneer and major exponent of the art of reverse swing, which made him lethal both at the beginning and the end of the innings. His vicious pace further added to his destructive game, making him one of the most feared bowlers of the '90s decade.

Wasim Akram was also a handy batsman, and in fact, played with the capacity of a bowling all-rounder. With a double-ton on his records, he can also give a good whack to the ball lower down the order.

Glenn McGrath (Australia)

Glenn McGrath finished as the most successful fast bowler

A spot which was largely competitive between Glenn McGrath and Dennis Lilee, I have decided to opt for McGrath considering his exhibits in the overseas conditions.

Though not the fastest, McGrath had all the weapons in his arsenal to run through the opposition's lineups. He was a metaphor of accuracy and consistency and continued his regimen throughout his career.

Glenn McGrath also had the penchant for picking up the wickets of the linchpins of the opposition, which he demonstrated by regularly dominating the likes of Brian Lara and Mike Atherton.

The spearhead of a golden generation of Australia, the McGrath finished as the most successful fast bowler and the fourth overall, with an aggregate of 563 wickets.