Here we will learn who are the top 10 wicket-takers in test cricket. Until now we have seen many great wicket-taking moments in the test match but most people are unaware of those who have taken most of the wickets. To know about all those 10 cricketers, read this blog until the end.
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Top 10 Wicket-Takers In Test Cricket
The list of top 10 wicket-takers in test cricket includes:
Muttiah Muralitharam:
He is a Sri Lankan cricketer. His name is used to strike fear into the hearts of batsmen back in the time. He is an off-spinner and he is the top wicket-taker in test cricket. Muttiah Muralitharam has amassed 800 wickets over two decades of playing and 230 innings.
Shane Warne:
Shane Warne is an Australian cricket. he is known as the greatest cricket bowler of all time. He has bowled the Ball of the Century in 1993. He is also the second most successful wicket-taker in test cricket but is often regarded as the best bowler across all cricket formats.
James Anderson:
James Anderson is a veteran test bowler and he is a master of swing. He is known as one of the greatest swing bowlers in cricket. He has amassed 700 wickets over 348 innings.
Anil Kumble:
Anil Kumble is the fourth player in the list of top 10 wicket-takers in test cricket. He has amazed 619 wickets in 132 test matches. He has made his test debut for India in 1990 against England and players his final match against Australia in 2008.
Stuart Broad:
Stuart Broad is a cricket player from England. He is the second fast bowler who has taken 600 wickets in the Ashes 2023 series. He officially joined his countryman and opening partner, James Anderson.
Glenn McGrath:
Glenn McGrath is considered to be one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. he has played 14 years of test cricket. He has taken 563 wickets in 124 test matches.
Nathon Lyon:
Nathon Lyon has been playing test matches since 2011. He has taken 530 wickets in 129 test matches for Australia. He has 24 five-wicket hauls till now.
Courtney Walsh:
Courtney Walsh is a famous West Indies was the first bowler who reach the 500 wicket mark and he is one of the best fast bowlers of all time. In his career has taken a total of 519 wickets in 132 matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin:
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the Indian bowlers. He is an all-rounder with over 3,000 runs to his name and 5 centuries in test cricket. He has taken 516 wickets in 100 matches.
Dale Steyn:
Dale Steyn is a South African cricket player. He has been playing test cricket matches since 2004. He has taken 439 wickets in 93 matches in his 15-year test cricket career.
