Big Bird — the most economical and lethal fast bowler of the West Indies' era of dominance.
Joel Garner was born in Christ Church, Barbados in 1952. He stands 6ft 8in — the tallest fast bowler to play Test cricket at elite level. His height produced a steep angle of delivery that made his yorker almost uniquely unplayable — the ball arriving at boot height from a trajectory that batsmen couldn't reliably predict. He took 259 Test wickets at an average of 20.97. He played county cricket for Somerset alongside Viv Richards and Ian Botham in one of the most celebrated county partnerships. He was a key member of the West Indies pace attack that dominated world cricket. He was awarded a CBE for services to cricket in Barbados.
World Cup 2x (1975,1979)
Career Honours
- World Cup 2x (1975,1979)
- Somerset County Champion