Analysis

5 cricketers who became great bowlers after starting their careers initially as batters

The list is dominated by four Indian cricketers.

Oct 1, 2023 3:10 pm

2. Ravindra Jadeja

James Franklin who became great bowlers after starting their careers initially as batters — Ravindra Jadeja (Source: Twitter)

Ravindra Jadeja has one of the best records for a lower-middle-order batter in first-class cricket. Even today, the star All-rounder has the most triple hundred for a batter in Ranji cricket. In 2011, Jadeja scored a triple hundred in Ranji cricket. In 2012, Jadeja scored two triple hundred in Ranji cricket. Yet, he was in the Indian team mostly as a bowler who could bat, which does not relate to his batting numbers in domestic cricket. In Test cricket, Jadeja has made a name for himself as a great bowler. In recent years, Jadeja has established himself as one of the best all-rounders in the world.