Here are the top five tallest cricketers of all time:
1.Mohammed Irfan (Pakistan) -
Mohammed Irfan is 7 feet 1 inches (216 cm) tall and is one of the tallest cricketers in history. As a left arm fast bowler, he represented Pakistan on the field and was a dangerous mix, using his class to trouble batsmen with steep bounce.
2.Joel Garner (West Indies) -
At a height of 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) in the person of 'Big Bird' Joel Garner he was a big presence on the cricket field. A key figure of the West Indies team of the 1970s and 1980s, he was famous for his intimidating bounce and accuracy as a fast bowler.
3.Bruce Reid (Australia) -
Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Bruce Reid had a smooth and elegant bowling action. Reid had a trick up his sleeve since he stood at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm), and had the ability to swing the ball, which also made him a difficult proposition for the batsmen.
4.Peter George(Australia) -
Peter George, another Australian fast bowler, stands at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm). At 6ft value, George was a notable feature on the cricketing field though he only played a few matches for Australia through his ability to generate bounce.
5.Kylie Jamieson (New Zealand) -
With an imposing 6 ft 8inch (203 cm) New Zealand pacer, Kylie Jamieson in the list, he, for sure has a great height. After the 2014 Under 19 World Cup where he was one of the joint second highest wicket taken for his team, he came to prominence. Since then, he has not looked back, while taking his international debut until 2020.
These cricketers, with their towering presence, brought a unique dimension to the game and were instrumental in their respective teams' success. Their height and the advantages it provided them on the field made them a sight to behold and formidable opponents for batsmen around the world.
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