The Indian Test season has begun, with the focus back on the longest format of the game. On that backdrop, here is a look at the top-7 bowlers with the most wickets in the format.
1. Anil Kumble- 132 Tests. 619 wickets The leg spinner is the leading wicket-taker for India in red-ball cricket. Anil Kumble was one of the country's greatest match-winners due to his clever ability to dismiss important players on a regular basis.
2. Ravichandran Ashwin- 101 Tests. 522 wickets The off-spinner has taken 37 five-wicket hauls for India and has been synonymous with the team's dominance in Test cricket over the last decade.
3. Kapil Dev- 131 Tests. 434 wickets This fast bowler was probably India's first real fast bowler. His 434 wickets kept him on top of the leaderboards globally for a long time after his playing days.
4. Harbhajan Singh- 103 Tests. 417 wickets Harbhajan Singh's unique bowling action took the cricket world by storm in the early 2000s. His partnership with Kumble and his wicket-taking ability made him one of the important figures in Indian cricket.
5. Ishant Sharma- 105 Tests. 311 wickets Ishant Sharma has had a career as one of the most consistent fast bowlers for India in the longest format. He took 11 five-wicket hauls for India in red-ball games.
6. Zaheer Khan- 92 Tests 311 wickets Zaheer Khan emerged as a stormy fast bowler for Team India, but he made his mark as an experienced bowler who took the team to new heights. He achieved the feat of taking five wickets 11 times and four wickets 15 times in this format for the team.
7. Ravindra Jadeja- 73 Tests. 299 wickets The Saurashtra spinner has a chance to take his record 300th Test wicket in the second match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. His extremely sharp accuracy with the ball makes him difficult for opponents, especially on Indian tracks.
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