The Test series is going to start between India and England from 20 June, in which a total of five matches are to be played. The first match will be held in Leeds, for which the Indian team has started their preparations in England. India won the Test series in England for the last time under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid. In such a situation, Team India will come down this time with the intention of ending the 18 -year drought under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Talking about the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test history between India and England, former England fast bowler James Anderson is at the top. There are four Indians in the list of top-5 players.
1. James Anderson
The England fast bowler played 39 matches against India from 2006 to 2024, with 149 victims in 73 innings. During this, Anderson hunted 5 or more in the innings six times.
2. Ravichandran Ashwin
The Indian spinner took 114 wickets in 45 innings of a total of 24 matches against England from 2012 to 2024. During this, eight or more wickets were taken in the innings eight times.
3. BS Chandrashekhar
The Indian spinner took 95 wickets in 38 innings of 23 matches against England between 1964 and 1979. Chandrasekhar is at the third position in this list. Chandrashekhar is on par with Ashwin in the case of ‘Five-Vick Hall’.
4. Anil Kumble
Between 1990 and 2007, the leg -spinner played 19 Tests against England, with 92 victims in 36 innings. During this, Kumble took five or more wickets in the innings four times. Kumble is the most wicket -taking bowler from India in Test cricket.
5. Bishan Singh Bedi
Between 1967 and 1979, this former India spinner played 22 Tests against England, taking 85 wickets. Bishan Singh Bedi is on par with Kumble with ‘Five-Vick Hall’ four times.
Source: https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/cricket/top-5-wicket-takers-in-ind-vs-eng-test-series-history-big-names-in-list/2800053
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