Test cricket has come into action after a very long break where all the test-playing nations will play against each other. England will play 5 test match series against West Indies in their home. West Indies test team is not what it used to be but, in their conditions, they can produce miracles. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest wicket-takers in the England Vs West Indies tests.
#5 Lance Gibbs
Former right-arm off-spinner of West Indies, Lance Gibbs played 26 test matches against England and took 100 wickets with an average and economy of 28.89 and 1.96.
#4 Garry Sobers
One of the best all-rounders to ever play the game, Garry Sobers of West Indies is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in England Vs West Indies tests. He played 36 test matches and took 102 wickets against England.
#3 Malcolm Marshall
Short in height but one of the fastest fast bowlers, Malcolm Marshall is third third-highest wicket-taker against England in tests. He played 26 test matches and took 127 wickets against England with an average and economy of 19.18 and 2.52.
#2 Courtney Walsh
A very renowned right-arm fast bowler of his time, Courtney Walsh of West Indies is the second-highest wicket-taker against England. He played 36 test matches against England and took 145 wickets with an average and economy of 25.40 and 2.50.
#1 Curtly Ambrose
Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh are one of the most destructive fast-bowling pairs in the history of the game. Ambrose played 34 test matches against England and took 164 wickets with an average and economy of 18.79 and 2.23.
