Latest Statistics: The Ten Most Successful Wicket-Takers In The History of Test cricket

The bowlers are crucial to the game of cricket, since without them the sport would be incomplete. This article will examine the top ten greatest wicket-takers in the history of cricket, who dominated the game. One can easily check latest cricket updates and know everything related to it.

• Muttiah Muralitharan

In 1992, at the tender age of 17, he made his test debut against Australia. His bowling action was unparalleled among all the world's spinners. Muralitharan made his debut in test cricket 18 years ago (1992-2010). He made his last Sri Lankan appearance against India in Galle, where he claimed eight wickets in his final innings. Muralitharan has the most wickets in the history of test cricket. In 133 test matches, he amassed 67 five-wicket hauls and 800 wickets. True, he has 67 five-wicket hauls, the most of any bowler in the history of test cricket. All batsmen in the world were defeated by him.

• Shane Warne

Shane Warne is without a doubt one of the best leg spinners in cricket history. All hitters in the globe were put to the test by his varied offerings. The ball had been spun from off stump to third-leg stump. He had the ability to communicate with anybody, anywhere, at any time. In 1992, Shane Warne made his Test debut against India. When he played his first game, he just brought one cricket with him. No one predicted, though, that he would complete his career with almost 700 wickets. Warne played his last test for Australia against England in 2007. During his most recent test match, he took two wickets. Warne's test-cricket statistics are astounding. In 145 test matches, 708 wickets and 37 five-fours were taken. Over the last 13 years, Shane Warne has been the second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket.

• James Anderson.

James Anderson, an English fast bowler, has taken the third-most wickets in the history of test cricket. James Anderson made his test debut vs Zimbabwe in 2003. He is one of the greatest hitters in the world. He is regarded as the "Swing King" because to his ability to swing the ball both ways and make hitters dance at a decent pace. Since the beginning of his career, he has collected 651 wickets in 171 games, including 31 five-wicket hauls. He is the only fast bowler in test cricket history to have taken 600 wickets. Anderson will likely continue to play for many more years.

• Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble is India's most successful Test cricketer and the fourth most successful wicket-taker in Test cricket history, having taken 619 wickets in 132 test matches. He has 35 five-wicket hauls in the longest version of the game. Against England in 1990, Kumble made his Test debut. He has played test cricket for India for eighteen years. His last encounter against Australia occurred in 2008. In a 1999 match against Pakistan in Delhi, Kumble bowled 10/74, the highest bowling total by a bowler in Test cricket for an innings. It took batsmen 16 to 17 years to realise that Anil did not spin the ball much and bowled at a moderate speed of over 100 kilometres per hour.

• Glenn McGrath

The Australian legend has played test cricket for fourteen years (1993-2007). Against New Zealand in 1993, Glenn made his test debut. McGrath is Australia's most prolific wicket-taker among fast bowlers. Line, length, and swing are some of the defining characteristics of McGrath's game. No matter where he has played, he has always taken wickets. He has collected 563 wickets in 124 test matches, including five in 29 of those contests. His bowling average is the best among the top 10 biggest wicket-takers (21.6).

• Stuart Broad

In 2007, the English paceman made his test debut against Sri Lanka. The Nottingham-born all-rounder for England has appeared in 154 matches and taken 546 wickets, including 18 five-wicket hauls. He is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in test cricket history, with 8 for 15 against Australia in the 2015 Ashes series.

• Courtney Walsh

Courtney Walsh is the lone Caribbean player to make the cut. He is the greatest fast bowler of all time, but especially in the nineteenth century. As the Windies' leading wicket-taker, Walsh concluded his career with 519 wickets in 132 tests, all against Australia. In his last year as a fast bowler in test cricket, he was also the highest wicket-taker. During his career, he became the first bowler in test cricket to take more than 500 wickets.

• Dale Steyn

This list includes just one South African bowler, Dale Steyn, who is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in history. African great will likely be the best fast bowler in this decade. In 93 matches over his 15-year test career, he collected 439 wickets (2004-2019). Due to injuries, his cricket career has been riddled with setbacks. But till the end of his Test career, he bowled with all he had. He was the only bowler to take five wickets against every test-playing country throughout his career. Six years in a row, he has been South Africa's top wicket-taker in Test cricket, making him the most successful wicket-taker in Test cricket history.

•  Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ranks eighth all-time in the history of the test match with 442 wickets in 85 matches. It was just a matter of time until he surpassed Kapil Dev as India's second-leading wicket-taker. Ashwin consistently scored 30 fifers at a rate of 24.13, keeping a strong average.

•  Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev is one of the greatest all-round cricket players of all time. This is the only Indian fast bowler to qualify. In 131 test appearances between 1978 and 1994, the 1983 world cup winner captivated the audience with his magnificent outswinger. He has 434 test wickets, more than any other Indian fast bowler. Kapil Dev is the ninth-highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He has also accumulated 5248 test runs.

Conclusion:

Some bowlers have shown their worth in cricket by single-handedly winning games. Since the sport's start, several exceptional bowlers have graced it.

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