Here is Sport360's pictorial countdown of the top ten-ranked ICC Test bowlers in world cricket – from South Africa star Morne Morkel to his fast-bowling team-mate Dale Steyn – all of these international stars have been tormentors-in-chief for batting line-ups all around the world.
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10. With pace and bounce, Morne Morkel has become a go-to man in the South Africa attack.
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9. Vernon Philander adds a different dimension to the Proteas' attack, bringing line and length.
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7. Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja caused South Africa torment in the recent Test series.
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6. New Zealand paceman Trent Boult is one of the quickest men on the international circuit.
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5. Stuart Broad bowled England to Ashes glory over Australia and performed well against Pakistan on slow decks in the UAE.
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4. Yasir Shah tormented England with world-class leg-spin during Pakistan's Test series triumph.
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3. At 33, the Burnley-born paceman has 426 Test wickets and is showing no signs of slowing down.
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2. India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was instrumental during India's emphatic Test series win over South Africa.
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1. South Africa's Dale Steyn is the world's most consistent fast bowler by a long stretch and is at the peak of his powers.
