Surgical accuracy: Cricket legends who defined precision

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Ian Botham

The legendary English all-rounder, a force of nature with both bat and ball, played 208 international matches, always keeping his deliveries within the fine lines. Wide? Not in Botham's dictionary.  

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Bob Willis

Another English great, Bob Willis terrorised batters with his pace, but never let his accuracy waver. His 154 appearances were a masterclass in controlled aggression, not a single wide ball marring his record.

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Fred Trueman

The fiery English speedster wasn't just fast, he was precise. In his 67 Tests, Fred Trueman's deliveries hit the mark every time, never giving the slightest leeway to a wide.

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Derek Underwood

The English left-arm spinner was a maestro of control, bamboozling batsmen with his accuracy. Over 100 international matches stand as a testament to his discipline, not a single wide ball interrupting his bowling rhythm.

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Imran Khan

The legendary Pakistan all-rounder Imran Khan led by example, both on and off the field. His 88 Tests and 175 ODIs saw him not only lead his team to victory, but also set an example of control, never bowling a wide or even a no-ball.

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Garry Sobers

The legendary West Indian captain wasn't just a flamboyant batter, he was a master of all trades. His 20,660 career balls, bowled across formats, were testaments to his precision, not a single wide ball sullying his record.

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Clarrie Grimmett

This Australian spin legend made the art of control look effortless. In his 37 Tests, Clarrie Grimmett dished out a staggering 14,453 deliveries, each one finding its mark, making the wide ball an alien concept.

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Richard Hadlee

The legendary New Zealand cricketer was a true all-rounder of skill. Not only was he brilliant with the bat, but his 86 Tests and 115 ODIs saw him bowl with unwavering accuracy, never offering a single wide ball.

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Lance Gibbs

The spin wizard from the Caribbean spun webs of confusion for batters, but never lost control. Across 79 Tests and 3 ODIs, Gibbs' deliveries were a testament to discipline, not a single wide ball escaping his grasp.