They say bowlers win you tournaments and the Australian bowlers were fan’s delight in 2023. This year they played most of their cricket in away conditions but they came out on top in whichever condition they played in. Right from a long gruelling English adventure to the Great Indian sojourn at the end, the Australians brought their best game to every part of the world they went to. In this article, we will take a look top 3 Australian bowlers across formats in 2023 who made it possible for the Kangaroos to become the World Champions yet again.
1. Mitchell Starc
2023 was a year of resurrection for the left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc. Along with the captain Pat Cummins, Starc led the Australian bowling attack to unparalleled glory this year. In 23 matches he picked up 63 wickets and played a key role in Australia’s double delight as they won the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup. Starc was impressive with the new ball but he was effective in the later phase of the innings as well which gave the skipper to use him in various stages of the game.
2. Pat Cummins
2023 was a remarkable year for the Australian skipper. Pat Cummins orchestrated the success of his team like a master puppeteer. He exactly knew when to let his players express themselves and when to pull the strings to take things in control. Pundits were apprehensive when he became the captain but throughout this year, he silenced his critics with his bowling performances and as a tactician as well. Cummins is now not just a captain but a true leader of the side and it reflects in his bowling.
3. Nathan Lyon
The veteran off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, was an absolute match-winner for Australia in test cricket this year. He was pivotal in Australia’s World Test Championship victory and helped his team fight hard on tours like India. Lyon also achieved a huge personal milestone in 2023 when he became only the second off-spinner to take 500 wickets in test cricket and established himself among the elites of cricket history.
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