Top 5 most fearsome fast Bowlers of 2013

New Delhi: No batsmen, however he is good or technically sound, likes to face fast bowlers as they usually use pace to trouble batsmen irrespective of the situation or conditions. Despite emergence of world class spinners, all the cricket playing nations prefer to have one or two fast bowlers who can instill fear in the opposition camp.India TV looks at some of the fast bowlers who stand out in year 2013.Dale SteynAn aggressive bowler and the ability to bowl deadly reverse swing makes Dale Steyn one of the top bowlers in modern era. The number one Test bowler is placed ninth for his blistering pace of 155.7km/h against New Zealand. Steyn made his test debut in 2004 against England and so far taken 340 wickets in 67 tests. He has been declared Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2013.Mitchell JohnsonMitchell Guy Johnson is an Australian cricketer. He is a left-arm fast bowler who made his test debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka. Though at times erratic but in the on going Ashes series he has literally demolished England with his fearsome fast bowling. In 54 test he has taken 228 wickets. He was awarded the International Cricket Council's 2009 "Cricketer of the Year" award.Mohammad IrfanMohammad Irfan is a Pakistani left arm fast bowler who is 7'1" tall. This makes him the tallest player to play first class and International cricket. Irfan took the title as the tallest player ever from former West Indian fast bowler Joel Garner and Australian pace bowler Bruce Reid, both of whom are 6'8" tall. At 28 years of age Mohammad Irfan made his test debut in 2013 against South Africa. He has taken 10 wickets in four games. In his debut test he consistently troubled the South African batsmen with his pace and height. Stuart BroadStuart Broad is an English fast bowler who made his test debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka. He is currently the captain of their Twenty20 team. He was voted the Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year in 2006. In 65 test matches he has taken 231 wickets. He was instrumental in retaining the Ashes four months ago.Morne MorkelMorné Morkel ia a South African fast bowler who made his test debut in 2006 against India. He is a right-arm fast bowler with "genuine pace" according to former South African fast bowler Allan Donald. After a poor run of form, Morkel was dropped from the Test team in 2009. His elder brother Albie Morkel took his place. He regained his Test place in 2010. He has taken 177 wickets in 51 tests.