Joel Garner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joel Garner
Occupation	Cricketer
Date Of Birth	Dec 16, 1952(1952-12-16)
Age	72
Birthplace	Christ Church
Country	Barbados
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Joel Garner Biography

Joel Garner is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on December 16, 1952 in Christ Church, Barbados.

Garner first came to the attention of Somerset whilst playing for Littleborough in the Central Lancashire League. He replaced Sir Garry Sobers as the clubs paid man for the 1976 season, continuing in the role for the 1977 and 1978 seasons. During his three year stay at Littlebourough his amassed over 1500 runs with the bat and took 334 wickets at 9.34 runs apiece. He signed for Somerset for the start of the 1977 season.

Garner appeared in 58 Tests between 1977 and 1987 and took 259 wickets at an average of barely above 20, making him statistically one of the most effective bowlers of all time. At 6-foot-8-inch (2.03 m) he was at the time the tallest fast bowler to play test cricket.

Joel Garner Net Worth

Joel Garner is one of the richest Cricketer from Barbados. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joel Garner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Joel Garner (born 16 December 1952) is a former West Indian cricketer, and a member of the highly regarded late 1970s and early 1980s West Indies cricket teams. Garner is the highest ranked ODI bowler and #37 in Tests as per the ICC best ever bowling ratings.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joel Garner height 6 ft 8 in Christian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Joel Garner Dating?

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In 2010, Garner was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Facts & Trivia

Christian Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Barbados. Joel Garner celebrates birthday on December 16 of every year.

However, it was in limited overs cricket that Garner put his height to use with devastating effect: in 98 matches he took 146 wickets. He had the ability to unleash a devastating yorker, as well as generate more bounce. As of January 2020, he is one of only two players with more than 100 ODI wickets at an average of under 20 runs per wicket, while his economy rate of 3.09 runs per over is the best ever for any bowler who bowled at least 1000 balls. He is the all time highest ranked ODI bowler.

How fast did Joel Garner Bowl?

Garner, in fact, is not really fast. The top men generate speed through the air of between 90 and 95 miles an hour, if the scientific measurements are to be believed. Garner would be between 75 and 80.

What is the Garner test well known for and why?

Garner appeared in 58 test matches for the West Indies between 1977 and 1987 and took 259 wickets at an average of barely above 20, making him statistically one of the most effective bowlers of all time. He made his test debut again Pakistan in 1977 and took 25 wickets in his debut series.

Who is called Big Bird in cricket?

Joel Garner , byname Big Bird or Big Joel, (born December 16, 1952, Christ Church, Barbados), West Indian cricketer who was one of the game’s dominant bowlers in the 1970s and ’80s.

How tall is Joel Garner?

6′ 8″

How quick was Michael Holding?

Michael Holding was given the tag Whispering Death by umpire Dicky Bird. The fastest delivery bowled by Michael Holding in his career was 156 kmph.