England’s top 3 bowlers across formats in 2023

For English fans 2023 was a tough ride and in a lot of sense, it was the end of an era in English cricket. England’s team has transitioned into the next phase in limited-overs cricket after the ODI World Cup debacle. In this article, we will take a look at the remnants of the era that has gone by with a glance at the top 3 bowlers for England across formats in 2023. 

Adil Rashid

The crafty leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the leading wicket-taker for England in 2023. In 28 matches Rashid managed to take 44 wickets at an average of 25.25. Most of these wickets came in ODI and T20I cricket where Rashid troubled the batters. The English fans had expected similar performances in the ODI World Cup however that could not happen. Although the English team would count on his experience in the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad played only 8 matches in 2023 and all of them in test format but even in the last leg of his career he delivered impressive spells. Broad bid farewell to international cricket with 38 wickets in 2023 at an average of 26.28 and also broke into the elite club of bowlers with 600 wickets in test cricket. The 37-year-old has etched his name in the history books and his journey is an inspirational story for any budding fast bowler. 

Chris Woakes

Chris Woakes has been among the wickets in 2023 and was one of the highest wicket-takers for England in 2023. Woakes was at his best in test cricket this year though he played only 3 test matches. But the experienced fast bowler showcased his skill in the limited opportunities that he got and turned the course of Ashes when England was trailing in the series by 2-0. He brought his team back into the contest and helped them manage to draw the series. 

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