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Pakistan's top fast bowlers in England

Asif Iqbal might seem like a slightly surprising entry in the top ten Pakistan fast-bowling wicket-takers in England (going past Abdul Razzaq, Aaqib Javed and Sikandar Bakht to land at No. 10), but he bowled a fair bit for Kent in the County Championship, averaging 28.71 (marginally higher than his Test bowling average of 28.33 for 53 wickets). Sixteen of those Test wickets came in nine matches in England, with a best of 5 for 80 at The Oval in 1967. <b>16 wickets from nine Tests in England at 26.25 </b>
Asif Iqbal might seem like a slightly surprising entry in the top ten Pakistan fast-bowling wicket-takers in England (going past Abdul Razzaq, Aaqib Javed and Sikandar Bakht to land at No. 10), but he bowled a fair bit for Kent in the County Championship, averaging 28.71 (marginally higher than his Test bowling average of 28.33 for 53 wickets). Sixteen of those Test wickets came in nine matches in England, with a best of 5 for 80 at The Oval in 1967. 16 wickets from nine Tests in England at 26.25 •PA Photos
Many of Pakistan's top fast bowlers have thrilled us with their mastery over swing, but Mohammad Asif wowed with his control over line and length and the ability to cut the ball both ways. His first Test in England was the 2006 forfeit at The Oval, in which he took five wickets. Four years later came disgrace in the form of the spot-fixing scandal. <b>17 wickets from five Tests in England at 31.70 </b>
Many of Pakistan's top fast bowlers have thrilled us with their mastery over swing, but Mohammad Asif wowed with his control over line and length and the ability to cut the ball both ways. His first Test in England was the 2006 forfeit at The Oval, in which he took five wickets. Four years later came disgrace in the form of the spot-fixing scandal. 17 wickets from five Tests in England at 31.70 •Max Nash/AFP
Umar Gul took 22 wickets in six Tests, on two England tours - 2006 and 2010, both with their share of controversies - where he was largely overshadowed by the brilliance of Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir. His best match figures were 7 for 199, which came in a big defeat at Headingley in 2006. <b>22 wickets from six Tests in England at 33.63</b>
Umar Gul took 22 wickets in six Tests, on two England tours - 2006 and 2010, both with their share of controversies - where he was largely overshadowed by the brilliance of Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir. His best match figures were 7 for 199, which came in a big defeat at Headingley in 2006. 22 wickets from six Tests in England at 33.63•Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
On his first two tours of England (four Tests in total), Imran Khan only took five wickets. In 1982, however, he led the team and the bowling attack to nearly winning their first series in England. His 21 wickets in the three Tests were then the most by a Pakistan bowler in England. In 1987, with thoughts of retirement occupying his mind, Imran added to his legacy with a maiden series win. At Headingley, where he had taken eight wickets in a defeat in '82, Imran wiped England out by an innings with 10 for 77. <b>47 wickets from 12 Tests in England at 24.63</b>
On his first two tours of England (four Tests in total), Imran Khan only took five wickets. In 1982, however, he led the team and the bowling attack to nearly winning their first series in England. His 21 wickets in the three Tests were then the most by a Pakistan bowler in England. In 1987, with thoughts of retirement occupying his mind, Imran added to his legacy with a maiden series win. At Headingley, where he had taken eight wickets in a defeat in '82, Imran wiped England out by an innings with 10 for 77. 47 wickets from 12 Tests in England at 24.63•Bob Thomas/Getty Images
Though Sarfraz Nawaz made his Test debut in 1969, he only made his first Test trip to England in 1974. At Headingley that year, Sarfraz added 62 for the last wicket with Asif Masood and then took seven wickets in the match, though Pakistan couldn't force a win. He finally tasted victory in England in his last Test there, at Lord's in 1982, their first win in the country since 1954. <b>17 wickets from six Tests in England at 22.82</b>
Though Sarfraz Nawaz made his Test debut in 1969, he only made his first Test trip to England in 1974. At Headingley that year, Sarfraz added 62 for the last wicket with Asif Masood and then took seven wickets in the match, though Pakistan couldn't force a win. He finally tasted victory in England in his last Test there, at Lord's in 1982, their first win in the country since 1954. 17 wickets from six Tests in England at 22.82•PA Photos
Mohammad Amir's figures in England, however tainted they might be with the mark of fixing, have to be acknowledged. He took 19 wickets against England, plus another 11 in two neutral Tests against Australia as an 18-year-old. At The Oval, where Pakistan beat England by four wickets, Amir became the youngest to take a five-for in a Test in England. He was named the Player of the Series at Lord's, where he took six wickets and bowled <i>that</I> no-ball. <b>19 wickets from four Tests in England at 18.36 </b>
Mohammad Amir's figures in England, however tainted they might be with the mark of fixing, have to be acknowledged. He took 19 wickets against England, plus another 11 in two neutral Tests against Australia as an 18-year-old. At The Oval, where Pakistan beat England by four wickets, Amir became the youngest to take a five-for in a Test in England. He was named the Player of the Series at Lord's, where he took six wickets and bowled that no-ball. 19 wickets from four Tests in England at 18.36 •Tony Marshall/PA Photos
The first in Pakistan's long line of glamorous swing bowlers, Fazal Mahmood was also the architect of their first Test win in England, taking 12 wickets at The Oval in 1954, prompting an English newspaper to headline the triumph as "England Fazalled out". <b> 25 wickets from six Tests in England at 29.60</b>
The first in Pakistan's long line of glamorous swing bowlers, Fazal Mahmood was also the architect of their first Test win in England, taking 12 wickets at The Oval in 1954, prompting an English newspaper to headline the triumph as "England Fazalled out". 25 wickets from six Tests in England at 29.60•PA Photos
At the top of the list is Wasim Akram, whose best figures from four series in England came in 1992, when he and Waqar took 43 wickets between them and gave England a look at the dark magic of reverse swing. In the fifth Test, at The Oval, Akram bowled unplayable inswinging yorkers and took nine wickets, which included a spell of 5 for 18 in 7.1 thrilling overs. <b>53 wickets from 14 Tests in England at 28.73</b>
At the top of the list is Wasim Akram, whose best figures from four series in England came in 1992, when he and Waqar took 43 wickets between them and gave England a look at the dark magic of reverse swing. In the fifth Test, at The Oval, Akram bowled unplayable inswinging yorkers and took nine wickets, which included a spell of 5 for 18 in 7.1 thrilling overs. 53 wickets from 14 Tests in England at 28.73•Patrick Eagar/Getty Images
In his first Test in England, at Edgbaston in 1971, Asif Masood, who used to start his run-up by turning sideways to the wicket and leaning backwards, took nine wickets (despite stomach trouble), and would have been a match-winner had rain not forced a draw when England were following on, five wickets down. Masood took another 11 wickets in five more Tests in the country, three of those on the 1974 tour. <b>20 wickets from six Tests in England at 28.95 </b>
In his first Test in England, at Edgbaston in 1971, Asif Masood, who used to start his run-up by turning sideways to the wicket and leaning backwards, took nine wickets (despite stomach trouble), and would have been a match-winner had rain not forced a draw when England were following on, five wickets down. Masood took another 11 wickets in five more Tests in the country, three of those on the 1974 tour. 20 wickets from six Tests in England at 28.95 •Getty Images
On the 1992 tour, Waqar Younis broke Imran Khan's record for most wickets by a Pakistan bowler in a series in England, taking 22 in five Tests (one more than his touring partner, Wasim Akram took on that tour). At Lord's that year, the two Ws shared 13 wickets (Waqar taking seven to Akram's six) and then built an unbeaten 46-run stand to carry their side from 95 for 8 to a two-wicket victory. <b>45 wickets from ten Tests in England at 27.48</b>
On the 1992 tour, Waqar Younis broke Imran Khan's record for most wickets by a Pakistan bowler in a series in England, taking 22 in five Tests (one more than his touring partner, Wasim Akram took on that tour). At Lord's that year, the two Ws shared 13 wickets (Waqar taking seven to Akram's six) and then built an unbeaten 46-run stand to carry their side from 95 for 8 to a two-wicket victory. 45 wickets from ten Tests in England at 27.48•Patrick Eagar/Getty Images