4 great batsmen of cricket who became a specialist bowler would have completely changed career

Cricket News Desk. There have been 4 great cricketers in world cricket who started their international career as a bowler, but later became a strong batsman. Had these 4 cricketers become bowlers, his international cricket career would have been completely different. Let's look at 4 such cricketers-

1. Steve Smith

Australian batsman Steve Smith is considered one of the world's greatest batsmen, but he started his career as a leg -spinner. After this Steve Smith became a dangerous batsman. Steve Smith is considered one of the best batsmen in the world in the Test format. Steve Smith has scored 9999 runs in Test cricket at an excellent average of 55.86. Steve Smith holds a record of 34 centuries and 41 half -centuries in Test cricket.

2. Sanath Jaisaraya

Sanath Jayasuriya also started his international career as a bowler, but later he went to his explosive batting. Seeing the shots of Sanath Jayasuriya, the bowlers of the opposing team kept pressing their fingers under the teeth. Apart from scoring 21,032 runs in international cricket, Jayasuriya has also taken 440 wickets.

3. Cameron White

Cameron White started her career as a spinner. He later became a strong base of the Australian cricket team. Cameron White has also taken 18 wickets in addition to scoring 3202 runs in international cricket.

4. Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik made her debut as an off -spin bowler for the Pakistan team. Later Shoaib Malik became known as a dangerous middle order batsman. Shoaib Malik has scored 11867 runs in international cricket and has also taken 218 wickets.