The Most Record Of Wickets in International Cricket in Which An Indian is Included in The Top 5
Most International Wicket: The Most record of wickets in international cricket in which an Indian is included in the top 5. The role of batsman and bowler is important in cricket. While the batsman strengthens his team by scoring runs, the bowler puts pressure on the opposition team by taking quick wickets.
Who Has Left Their Mark in International Cricket:-
If a batsman takes 5 or more wickets in a match. it is considering equal to a century. Many bowlers have left their mark in international cricket. Let us know who are those 5 bowlers who have the most wickets in international cricket.
Also read:- Jay Shah Attacks Players Who Are Out Of Domestic Cricket
Sri Lanka’s legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for taking the most wickets in international cricket.
Muralitharan has taken a total of 1347 wickets including Test, ODI, and T20, which is a world record. This record of Muralitharan has remained unbroken for many years. There is very little possibility of it breaking in the future also.
Right arm off break former spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan took a maximum of 800 wickets in 133 test matches for Sri Lanka. He took 534 wickets in 350 ODI International matches while Muralitharan has 13 wickets in his name in 12 T20 International matches. Muralitharan has taken a total of 1374 dismissals in 232 first-class matches.
Warne Took A Total Of 708 Wickets in 145 Test Matches:-
Former Australian leg break bowler Shane Warne is second in international cricket with more than 1000 wickets. Warne took a total of 708 wickets in 145 Test matches, while he has 293 wickets in his name in 194 ODIs.
Warne has helped the team win many times with his leg-break bowling. He has 1319 wickets in his name in 301 first-class matches.
England’s fast bowler James Anderson has 982 wickets in his name in international cricket. Currently, Anderson is playing test series in India. His number of wickets may also increase further. He is playing the 184th Test of his career against India in Visakhapatnam.
41-year-old James Anderson has so far taken 695 wickets in Test matches while he has 269 wickets in his name in 194 ODIs.
Anderson Can Break The Record Of The Late Shane Warne:-
James has taken 18 wickets in 19 T20s. Anderson has 1104 wickets in his name in 292 first-class matches. James can break the record of the late Shane Warne in the ongoing Test series against India.
Former leg spinner of the Indian cricket team, Anil Kumble is fourth in terms of taking most wickets in international cricket.
Kumble has taken a total of 956 wickets in 403 international matches at an average of 30.09. Kumble has taken 1136 dismissals in 244 first-class matches.
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has taken a total of 949 wickets in his international cricket career. McGrath has taken 563 wickets in 124 Test matches while he has 381 wickets in his name in 250 ODIs. Glenn has taken 5 wickets in 2 T20s. McGrath has taken 835 wickets in 189 first-class matches.
