Top 5 highest wicket-taking bowlers in test cricket.
1. Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan is Srilankan off-spin bowler. He is the highest wicket-taker in test history. He played 133 test match for Srilanka and got 800 wickets. His test debut was 1992, and he played his last test in 2010. In his 18 years test cricket career, he broke many records. He got five wickets to haul in 67 times and ten wickets haul in 22 times. Here we see the impact of his bowling. He also played One-day international match and T20 matches for Srilanka.
2. Shane Warne
Shane Warne is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He was an Australian leg-spin bowler. He got 708 wickets in just 145 matches. He played a long time for Australia. His 15 years test career, he creates many controversies. But when he returns he came back very dangerously. Everyone remembers him, only his leg-spin bowling.
3. Anil Kumble
He is another leg spinner, who played for India. Many people believe he is the best and most successful spin bowler in India. He creates many records in tests. In the tear of 1999, Kumble got ten wickets in an innings against Pakistan. He is the only 2nd player in the world who did this impossible task. He played 132 matches for India and got 619 wickets. He is the most wicket-taker bowler in India. He was also a good batsman. He had a century in test cricket. India won many matches because of his excellent performance. He gave 18 years service to the national team of India. He is 3rd highest wicket-takers in the test history.
4. Jimmy Anderson
He is a pace bowler. He is the first speed star, who is the highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He plays for England, and currently, he continues his career. His age is more than 38 years, but he looks 20 years old.his performance is very good. He has a chance to get more wickets. He is the most wicket-taker for England. He already broke many records. Now he has a chance to pass the Kumble's record. He played more than 17 years and still playing in test cricket. Everyone knows him and called him ' The King of Swing.' Every ball he creates an opportunity to take a wicket. He got many batting legends wicket. He helps to win matches in a single hand. Currently, his wickets are 592. if he gets another eight wickets, he will be the part of history. He will be the 4th bowler in test history who reaches 600 wickets. He already peaks 28 times five wickets or more. Recently, he is playing a test series against Pakistan.
5. Glenn Mcgrath
He was a legend bowler in cricket history. He is also a pacer from Australia. He was taking many wickets in his international career. He was the most wicket-taker in the WorldCup. He was also very effective in test cricket. He played 124 tests for Australia and did an impossible task. He got 563 wickets for Australia. He was a big part of the Australian national team for his 14 years Carrer.
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