This yorker, one that pitches right at the feet of the batsman, has become the biggest weapon during the last overs of matches played with limitations. It does require not just precision, but lots of skill, and steel nerves. So, here are ten top bowlers who have given away top-notch yorkers:
Lasith Malinga: The toe-crushing yorkers from Lasith Malinga, with his slingy action, have broken the back of many batting line-ups. Consecutive yorkers were the hallmark of a T20 legend. He was Waqar Younis.
Waqar Younis: He was a pioneer of reverse swing, and Waqar’s inswinging yorkers at high pace were nearly unplayable. He is called “The Burewala Express.”
Wasim Akram He is often called the “Sultan of Swing.” He could always master both conventional and reverse swing and bowl lethal yorkers with either hand.
Jasprit Bumrah This guy has an uncanny action and accuracy too, making his yorkers a nightmare for batsmen in death overs. Some of the recent performances have enhanced his status as one of the best.
Mitchell Starc: Searing pace and the capability to bowl inswinging yorkers make him a deadly force in all formats of the game. His last IPL stint has only improved his performance.
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Curtly Ambrose: At 6’7″, Ambrose was tall. His accuracy and height served him well in delivering a devastating yorker, one of the most feared of his time.
Shaun Tait: He was known for his express pace, and bowling rapid yorkers made him very valuable in limited-overs cricket.
Dale Steyn: This South African speedster has a combination of pace with precision, and the ability to bowl yorkers at will is added to his arsenal of wicket-taking deliveries.
Andrew Flintoff: The English all-rounder had a knack of delivering crucial yorkers in high-pressure situations, especially during the 2005 Ashes series.
Dwayne Bravo: Renowned for his variations, Bravo’s slower yorkers have been instrumental in his success as a death-over specialist in T20 leagues worldwide.