Anil Kumble is India\u2019s highest wicket taker in Tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Karnataka player is the highest wicket taker for India as he finished his career with 619 in 132 Tests he played between 1990 and 2008. Recently retired, Ravi Ashwin finished his career with 537 wickets in 106 Tests. At the world level, Kumble was the third highest taker till 2021 before James Anderson surpassed him. The former England pacer finished his career with 704 wickets and is the third highest wicket taker globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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