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James Anderson reaches 700 Test wickets: List of top 5 wicket-takers of the world

Published on Mar 09, 2024 11:02 AM IST
  • England legend James Anderson claimed his 700th Test wicket during the ongoing fifth Test match between India and England.
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England legend James Anderson on Saturday, became only the third bowler, and first seamer, to claim 700 Test wickets in the ongoing fifth Test match between India and England.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 09, 2024 11:02 AM IST

England legend James Anderson on Saturday, became only the third bowler, and first seamer, to claim 700 Test wickets in the ongoing fifth Test match between India and England.(AFP)

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Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 800 wickets.(Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 800 wickets.(Getty Images)

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Shane Warne is second in that list, with 708 dismissals in 145 matches.(Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Shane Warne is second in that list, with 708 dismissals in 145 matches.(Twitter)

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Meanwhile, Anderson is third with 700 wickets in 187* matches.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, Anderson is third with 700 wickets in 187* matches.(AFP)

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India's Anil Kumble is fourth with 619 wickets in 132 matches.(BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's Anil Kumble is fourth with 619 wickets in 132 matches.(BCCI)

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Stuart Broad is fifth with 604 wickets in 167 Tests.(Action Images via Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Stuart Broad is fifth with 604 wickets in 167 Tests.(Action Images via Reuters)

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