Ranking the top 5 swing bowlers in the world currently

Cricket, like most other forms of sport, is loved to bits because of the entertainment that it generates for fans and viewers. The entertainment though, is only possible because of the incredibly high degree of skill that players possess. Fans love to see the best players face off against each other as their skills truly stand out.

One important skill in cricket is swing. Swing is a bowler’s weapon as no batter likes to bat when the ball is moving and zipping around. Over the years, we have witnessed some amazing bowlers who have mastered the art of swing and even today, there are a few who continue to amaze us with the skill.

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Here’s a look at the Top 5 swing bowlers currently:

5. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan star pacerFazalhaq Farooqi has made his name in the Cricket industry as a terrific swing bowler over the years. He has proved how brutal he can be in the opening overs of the match. His stint in the recently concluded ICC tournaments and some franchise leagues including the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been really well.

4. Josh Hazlewood

The veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood needs no introduction. The right-arm seamer has been an amazing swing bowler who has the ability to provide early breakthroughs for the team irrespective of the formats. Hazlewood will be in action in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy which will be a five-match Test series between Australia and India.

3. Mohammed Shami

India's premium pacer and the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami, is a world-class pacer and there is no doubt about it. Shami has the ability to swing the new ball both ways. He also can get reverse swing when the ball gets older. However, he has been out of action since the ODI World Cup 2023 final due to injury and is still recovering.

2. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan are known for producing quality pacers over the years. Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the pacers who has already joined the list of elites with his multiple unforgettable performances. Afridi has put numerous veteran batters in trouble with his unplayable inswingers. Batters like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and others always find it difficult to play against him.

1. Trent Boult

Although he doesn’t play international cricket regularly now, Trent Boult continues to make waves in other tournaments around the world. He is currently one of the best proponents of swing bowling and over the last couple of years, his magic has become even better to watch. In last year’s IPL, we saw that he ended up getting a wicket in the first over more often than not, proving just how deadly he is with the new ball. Boult also does a great job with landing the ball on the seam which aids swing.