Test format is the longest format of cricket. In a five-day game, there is a real test of the temperament and patience of every player. In this format, while batsmen have difficulty in scoring runs, bowlers have to struggle for every wicket. Just imagine how great the bowlers who take the most wickets in this format would be. Today we will know who are the highest wicket takers in this format.
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka's Muralitharan has the most 800 wickets in Test cricket. He has also taken 5 wicket hauls 67 times. Murali also takes 534 wickets in ODIs. He takes the most wickets in international cricket history. In 2011, he said good bye to international cricket.
Shane Warne (Australia)
Australia's Shane Warne has a total of 708 wickets in the longest format of cricket. He has also taken 5 wicket hauls 37 times in this format. He is a legend of world cricket. Where Anil Kumble and Muttiah Muralitharan mostly played in Asian Conditions While Warne takes wickets in those grounds who prefer fast bowling.
James Anderson (England)
England's James Anderson has a total of 704 wickets in red ball cricket. He has also achieved 5 wicket haul in this format 32 times. In June 2024, He has already retired from international cricket. James Anderson has also a record of most test wickets as a fast bowler.
Anil Kumble (India)
India's great spin bowler Anil Kumble has taken a total of 619 wickets in Test cricket. He is also the highest Test wicket taker from India. He has also achieved 5 wicket haul 35 times in this format. In 2008, he retired from international cricket.
Stuart Broad (England)
England's fast bowler Stuart Broad has taken a total of 604 Test wickets. He also has 28 five wicket hauls in his name in red ball cricket. In July 2023, He said goodbye to international cricket. He is currently second leading wicket taker as a fast bowler in test cricket. His team mate James Anderson is currently No.1.