7. Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard Hadlee is an all-rounder who player for New Zealand during 1973 to 1990. He is one the best cricketer New Zealand has ever produced. He was a very intelligent bowler having great control and accuracy in his line and length. He was the first to claim 400 test wickets. He is regarded as one of the top ten bowlers of all time and one of the top 4 all rounders of the 1980’s. Sir Richard Hadlee was one of the most feared bowlers of the 1980’s and he occupies the number 7 spot in our list of top 10 greatest bowlers of all time.
Career Highlight of Richard Hadlee
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | BBI | 5 Wk | |
| Test | 86 | 150 | 431 | 22.29 | 50.8 | 2.63 | 9-52 | 36 |
| ODI | 115 | 112 | 158 | 21.56 | 39.1 | 3.30 | 5-25 | 5 |
| T20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
