Test cricket is the most challenging format of cricket because it tests the patience of a player. Being a fast bowler is one of the hardest things in test cricket. The job of a fast bowler is always very hard in test cricket. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 fast bowlers with the highest wickets in test cricket.
#5 Dale Steyn
Former South African legendary fast bowler, Dale Steyn is at No.5 on our list. Steyn has a record of being No.1 in tests for the longest period of time. He took 439 wickets in his test career.
#4 Courtney Walsh
Former West Indies legend and one of the best fast bowlers of his time, Courtney Walsh is at No.4 on our list. Walsh took 519 wickets in his test career which is a great achievement by a fast bowler.
#3 Glenn McGrath
One of the best all-format bowlers of his time, Glenn McGrath who was master of line and length bowling is at No.3 on our list. He took 563 test wickets in his test career which is third highest by a fast bowler.
#2 Stuart Broad
England’s former right-arm fast bowler, Stuart Broad who retired in 2023 is the second most successful fast bowler in the history of test cricket. Broad took 604 wickets in his test career.
#1 Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Anderson is the Greatest of all time in the history of fast bowling especially in test cricket. Anderson left a great legacy behind him. He retired as the most successful fast bowler in the history of test cricket. He took 704 wickets in his test career.
