James Anderson Joins Elite 700 Club: A Look at the Top 5 Leading Wicket-Takers in Test Cricket History

On 9th March 2024, The revered English cricketer, James Anderson, achieved a monumental milestone in the ongoing fifth Test match between India and England, becoming just the third bowler in history, and the first seamer, to secure 700 Test wickets. (Image: Twitter)

Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 800 wickets. (Image: Twitter)

Shane Warne Secures Second Position with 708 Dismissals in 145 Matches. (Image: Twitter)

Meanwhile, Anderson is third with 700 wickets in 187* matches.(Image: BCCI)

India’s Anil Kumble is fourth with 619 wickets in 132 matches.(BCCI)

Stuart Broad is fifth with 604 wickets in 167 Tests.(Image: Reuters)