Top 5 bowlers who took the most wickets in India vs England Test history, Indians dominate the list

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Test series between India and England is going to start from June 20, 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 its preparations in England.

India last won a Test series in England in 2007 under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid. In such a situation, this time Team India will enter the field under the captaincy of Shubman Gill with the intention of ending the 18-year drought.

If we talk about the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test history between India and England, then former England fast bowler James Anderson is at the top. There are four Indians in the list of top-5 players.

Come, let's know about the players who have taken the most wickets in Test history between India and England-

1. James Anderson: This England fast bowler played 39 matches against India from 2006 to 2024, taking 149 wickets in 73 innings. During this period, Anderson took 5 or more wickets in an innings six times.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin: The Indian spinner took 114 wickets in 45 innings of 24 matches against England from 2012 to 2024. During this period, he took five or more wickets in an innings eight times.

3. BS Chandrasekhar: This Indian spinner took 95 wickets in 38 innings of 23 matches against England between 1964 and 1979. Chandrasekhar is at third place in this list. Chandrasekhar is at par with Ashwin in terms of 'five-wicket haul'.

4. Anil Kumble: Between 1990 and 2007, this leg spinner played 19 Tests against England, taking 92 wickets in 36 innings. During this period, Kumble took five or more wickets in an innings four times. Kumble is the highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket.

5. Bishan Singh Bedi: This former Indian spinner played 22 Tests against England between 1967 and 1979, taking 85 wickets. Bishan Singh Bedi is equal to Kumble with four five-wicket hauls.

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