Anil Kumble to Nathan Lyon: Top 7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history

The legendary Sri Lanka spinner is the highest wicket-taker in the longest format of the game. Muralitharan played a total of 133 Test matches and finished with a brilliant average of 22.72.

The legendary Australia spinner is the highest-wicket taker in red-ball cricket from his country. Warne played a total of 145 Tests throughout his illustrious career and had a fantastic average of 25.41 in the format.

The legendary England pacer performed exceptionally well in Test cricket throughout his career. Anderson played a total of 188 matches in the format and had a superb average of 26.45.

The legendary spinner from India is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket from the country. Kumble played a total of 132 Tests in his career and had a great average of 29.65.

The legendary pacer from England was a nightmare for the opposing batters especially in the longest format. Broad played a total of 167 Tests in his career and had an average of 27.68 in the format.

The legendary Australia pacer picked up tons of wickets in the longest format throughout his career. McGrath played a total of 133 Tests and had a fabulous average of 21.64.

The Australia spinner is the highest wicket-taking active bowler in the longest format. Lyon has so far featured in 136 Tests for the Baggy Greens and has an average of 30.24.