A 6 feet and 5 inches tall Ian Bishop represented the West Indies cricket team between 1988 and 1998 in Tests and One Day Internationals. Ian Bishop who had serious back problems had twice brought a halt to one of the most promising fast-bowling careers. In this video, you will see Ian Bishop's spell against Pakistan in the 9th Match of Benson and Hedges World Series at Brisbane Gabba on 7th Jan 1989. Bishop spell cast 51 runs in 10 overs including 2 wickets. The 21-year-old Bishop was one of the most fearsome bowlers of that era, along with Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, and Malcolm Marshall. Let's get into the video and watch his spell. Javed Miandad and Aamer Malik are batsmen to face him.
He reached 100 test wickets in only 21 Test matches. A powerful fast bowler with a talent for outswing and was among the fastest bowlers in the world before severe back injuries cut him down in 1991. Ian Bishop rehabilitated and made adjustments to his bowling action, returning strongly late in 1992. However, in 1993, he was struck by injuries again, not returning until mid-1995. Thus, what had been at one stage a highly promising career was substantially curtailed. He has forged a successful career as a television commentator. Like several other past players for the West Indies, he is quite vocal about the languishing state of his former team.
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