World Cup: All time dream playing XI

The 12th edition of the cricket World Cup will be held in England
The 12th edition of the cricket World Cup will be held in England

#4 Bowlers:

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Gary Gilmour (1975)

Gary Gilmour was the leading wicket take in the 1975 World Cup
Gary Gilmour was the leading wicket take in the 1975 World Cup

Though Gilmour played just 2 matches in the 1975 World Cup, he picked up 11 wickets at an unbelievable average of 5.63.

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In the 24 overs he bowled in the World Cup, he had an economy of just 2.58. In the 2 matches he played, he picked up a 5 wickets-haul in both the matches.

The left-handed Gary Gilmour definitely will provide much-needed variety in the pace attack of this team.


Craig McDermott (1987)

Craig McDermott and Mike Whitney
Craig McDermott and Mike Whitney

The World Cup moved out of England for the first time in the year 1987 as it was the turn of the subcontinent to host the world cup. Spinners were expected to dominate the event. However, Craig McDermott played a vital role in Australia winning their maiden World Cup.

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The right-handed fast bowler from Queensland was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The Aussie picked up 18 wickets in eight matches at a splendid average of 18.94.


Glenn McGrath (2007)

McGrath picked up 26 wickets in the 2007 World Cup
McGrath picked up 26 wickets in the 2007 World Cup

Glenn McGrath had already announced his retirement from international cricket before taking the flight to West Indies and he played a vital role in Australia winning the World Cup for the third successive time in 2007.

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He was very accurate with his line and length in the Caribbean as he picked up 26 wickets at an average of 13.73 and economy of 4.41.

McGrath, by far was the most impressive pace bowler in the mega-tournament and bowed out in the best possible way from international cricket.

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