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Watch India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live StreamingClarke's list of top five international bowlers also includes England's talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and South African pacer Dale Steyn, who currently tops the ICC rankings.
"Freddie is the perfect illustration of statistics not always supporting the ability and class of a bowler. Freddie was quick, real quick, and moved the ball. His two greatest strengths were his speed and accuracy.
"Freddie held his speed for long periods of time and maintained a very accurate line. The spell I faced at the Lords Test in 2009 is the toughest and best spell of bowling I have faced in cricket," Clarke said.
"Dale has a lot of similarities to Brett Lee. Great pace (in the 150kmh range) and swings the ball away from the right-hander. His seven wickets in India during the week prove that, in all conditions, his class shines," he added.
Clarke's picks also included retired England paceman Stephen Harmison.
