Most wickets in test career
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Wkts | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Muralidaran (ICC/SL) | 1992-2010 | 133 | 230 | 800 | 67 |
| SK Warne (AUS) | 1992-2007 | 145 | 273 | 708 | 37 |
| JM Anderson (ENG) | 2003-2023 | 183 | 341 | 690 | 32 |
| A Kumble (IND) | 1990-2008 | 132 | 236 | 619 | 35 |
| SCJ Broad (ENG) | 2007-2023 | 167 | 309 | 604 | 20 |
| GD McGrath (AUS) | 1993-2007 | 124 | 243 | 563 | 29 |
| CA Walsh (WI) | 1984-2001 | 132 | 242 | 519 | 22 |
| NM Lyon (AUS) | 2011-2023 | 123 | 230 | 501 | 23 |