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Fast bowling Quiz: ace pacemen and speed sensations

Who has bowled the longest spell? Which paceman hold the record for no-balls? Which pace bowler once took wickets in six successive overs in a Test?

England paceman James Anderson inspects the ball on final day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match against Australia at the MCG in Melbourne on December
Image: England paceman James Anderson currently tops the Test bowling rankings

"England don't have anyone who can bowl fast" was an oft-heard lament during the Ashes - but pace hasn't been in short supply over the years.

Lightning-fast statistician Benedict Bermange has been analysing some of the feats achieved by English quicks and overseas fast bowlers, to come up with some rip-snorting questions.

Who has bowled the longest spell? Which paceman hold the record for no-balls? Which pace bowler once took wickets in six successive overs in a Test?

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Can you handle the pace? Have a go at Benedict's fun quiz to find out…

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