From Ravindra Jadeja to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian spinners with most international wickets. This list also includes Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh

Meet top 5 Indian spinners with most international wickets

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma for his brilliant half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Match 2 at the Wankhede Stadium, calling it the return of a more commanding “2.0” version of the Mumbai Indians star. Kumble highlighted how effortlessly Rohit handled quality bowlers, noting his sharp timing, improved fitness and all-round strokeplay, describing the innings as a strong statement capable of troubling any team in the tournament. The match also saw Mumbai Indians end a long-standing streak, securing their first opening-game win in 13 seasons with a convincing six-wicket victory over KKR on Sunday (Mar 30).&nbsp;Speaking on Star Sports, JioStar expert Anil Kumble said Rohit looked back to his best, striking the ball cleanly across the ground much like in his peak years. He highlighted how difficult it is to clear the ropes against bowlers like Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, yet Rohit made it seem effortless.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-pbks-vs-gt-match-no-4-timing-squad-h2h-more-1774861913060">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs GT match no 4 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;"Rohit Sharma seems to have arrived in his 2.0 avatar, and his innings showed he is ready to dominate again. The way he hit the ball all around the ground reminded me of his prime. It is not easy to hit sixes against bowlers like Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, but he made it look easy," Kumble said on Star Sports. "He has worked a lot on his fitness, and when you come back after a short break, it takes five to seven days to get your timing back and find your rhythm. This was a fantastic innings, very similar to what we have seen at Wankhede, where he takes on the bowlers from the first ball. The six-hitting looked easy, and even though the boundaries were small, those shots were going into the stands. This knock shows that Rohit means business, and this version of him will worry all IPL teams," Kumble added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-suryakumar-yadav-was-used-as-an-impact-sub-for-mi-vs-kkr-coach-jayawardene-explains-1774856477741">Why Suryakumar Yadav was used as impact sub for MI vs KKR? Jayawardene explains</a>&nbsp;Half-centuries from Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a late cameo from Rinku Singh helped KKR post 220 in their 20 overs. In reply, Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma’s majestic fifties powered Mumbai Indians to a dominant six-wicket victory.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Former India captain Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians’ star Rohit Sharma for his commanding half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma for his brilliant half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Match 2 at the Wankhede Stadium, calling it the return of a more commanding “2.0” version of the Mumbai Indians star. Kumble highlighted how effortlessly Rohit handled quality bowlers, noting his sharp timing, improved fitness and all-round strokeplay, describing the innings as a strong statement capable of troubling any team in the tournament. The match also saw Mumbai Indians end a long-standing streak, securing their first opening-game win in 13 seasons with a convincing six-wicket victory over KKR on Sunday (Mar 30). Speaking on Star Sports, JioStar expert Anil Kumble said Rohit looked back to his best, striking the ball cleanly across the ground much like in his peak years. He highlighted how difficult it is to clear the ropes against bowlers like Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, yet Rohit made it seem effortless. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs GT match no 4 timing, squad, H2H & more "Rohit Sharma seems to have arrived in his 2.0 avatar, and his innings showed he is ready to dominate again. The way he hit the ball all around the ground reminded me of his prime. It is not easy to hit sixes against bowlers like Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, but he made it look easy," Kumble said on Star Sports. "He has worked a lot on his fitness, and when you come back after a short break, it takes five to seven days to get your timing back and find your rhythm. This was a fantastic innings, very similar to what we have seen at Wankhede, where he takes on the bowlers from the first ball. The six-hitting looked easy, and even though the boundaries were small, those shots were going into the stands. This knock shows that Rohit means business, and this version of him will worry all IPL teams," Kumble added. Also Read - Why Suryakumar Yadav was used as impact sub for MI vs KKR? Jayawardene explains Half-centuries from Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a late cameo from Rinku Singh helped KKR post 220 in their 20 overs. In reply, Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma’s majestic fifties powered Mumbai Indians to a dominant six-wicket victory. With inputs from agencies

Former India captain Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians’ star Rohit Sharma for his commanding half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has highlighted a key area for star batter Abhishek Sharma as the latest season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets closer. Abhishek, currently the number one batter in T20Is, will be a key factor for SunRisers Hyderabad as they look to end their 10-year wait for an IPL title. According to De Villiers, Abhishek needs to overcome challenges mentally and could help SRH deliver their first title in a decade.<h2>Abhishek’s mantra to success</h2>“He’s 25, not 20 anymore. So, this is definitely the phase where he has to start taking more responsibility. There will be media pressure and people asking him to become more consistent. We know he was a little inconsistent during the T20 World Cup, which was disappointing. He had a good finish in the final, but otherwise, it was a quiet tournament for him,” Kumble said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;“He was erratic at times. He had an unbelievable IPL 2025, scoring close to a 200 strike-rate and averaging in the 30s, which is good for an opening batter scoring over 400 runs in the tournament, but it could have been better. Once again, that word consistency comes to mind. It’s a personal challenge he will have to overcome mentally. Being the number one international T20I batter in the world comes with expectation, and that is the most dangerous word in cricket, when you feel like the whole world is closing in on you, and it’s up to him to fight those me,” the former India Test captain added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Abhishek played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup success recently and scored an 18-ball fifty in the final. He had a poor run in the opening phase of the World Cup but eventually helped India win the World Cup, while Sanju Samson was another key addition to the squad.&nbsp;SRH will kickstart their IPL 2026 season against defending champions Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) on Saturday (Mar 28) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Abhishek Sharma, currently the number one batter in T20Is, will be a key factor for SunRisers Hyderabad as they look to end their 10-year wait for an IPL title. According to De Villiers, Abhishek needs to overcome challenges mentally and could help SRH deliver their first title in a decade.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has highlighted a key area for star batter Abhishek Sharma as the latest season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets closer. Abhishek, currently the number one batter in T20Is, will be a key factor for SunRisers Hyderabad as they look to end their 10-year wait for an IPL title. According to De Villiers, Abhishek needs to overcome challenges mentally and could help SRH deliver their first title in a decade. Abhishek’s mantra to success “He’s 25, not 20 anymore. So, this is definitely the phase where he has to start taking more responsibility. There will be media pressure and people asking him to become more consistent. We know he was a little inconsistent during the T20 World Cup, which was disappointing. He had a good finish in the final, but otherwise, it was a quiet tournament for him,” Kumble said. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “He was erratic at times. He had an unbelievable IPL 2025, scoring close to a 200 strike-rate and averaging in the 30s, which is good for an opening batter scoring over 400 runs in the tournament, but it could have been better. Once again, that word consistency comes to mind. It’s a personal challenge he will have to overcome mentally. Being the number one international T20I batter in the world comes with expectation, and that is the most dangerous word in cricket, when you feel like the whole world is closing in on you, and it’s up to him to fight those me,” the former India Test captain added. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Abhishek played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup success recently and scored an 18-ball fifty in the final. He had a poor run in the opening phase of the World Cup but eventually helped India win the World Cup, while Sanju Samson was another key addition to the squad. SRH will kickstart their IPL 2026 season against defending champions Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) on Saturday (Mar 28) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Abhishek Sharma, currently the number one batter in T20Is, will be a key factor for SunRisers Hyderabad as they look to end their 10-year wait for an IPL title. According to De Villiers, Abhishek needs to overcome challenges mentally and could help SRH deliver their first title in a decade.

IPL 2026: AB de Villiers highlights key factor for SRH star Abhishek Sharma, says 'he has to start...'

Despite India's comfortable 72-run win over Zimbabwe in Chennai to stay in the race for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble believe the team is still uncertain about certain player roles. They also feel India need a more reliable sixth bowling option. The team have five frontline bowlers, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. Shivam Dube has been used as the sixth bowler, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh contributing occasionally. However, in this tournament, Dube has conceded 124 runs in 9.2 overs at a high economy rate of 13.28. Although he has taken five wickets, but he has not delivered any key performances.&nbsp;Anil Kumble said that over the last 18 months, India have tried to develop more bowling options in T20 cricket. Players like Tilak, Abhishek, Dube, Rinku Singh and even Suryakumar Yadav have bowled. While having many options is helpful, Kumble pointed out that on flat batting pitches, India may prefer playing eight batters instead of seven batters and five specialist bowlers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ronaldo-no-longer-only-a-player-but-a-football-club-owner-in-spain-1772177590511">Ronaldo no longer only a player but a football club owner in Spain</a>&nbsp;"They certainly did all the right things to get the batters to bowl a bit through the previous World Cup to now," Kumble said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut show.&nbsp;&nbsp;"If you look at the last 18 months, where India played T20 cricket where they've won every single game, that Tilak Varma got to bowl, Abhishek Sharma got to bowl, Dube got to bowl. Then even Rinku Singh bowled, even Suryakumar Yadav bowled. So in that sense, you have options and that's great. But on a flat pitch, there will be challenges. India would ideally want the comfort of playing eight batters, rather than going in with seven batters and five specialist bowlers," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;While, South Africa great Faf Du Plessis agreed that other teams would likely target India’s sixth bowling option. He explained that opponents would try to handle India’s main bowlers, especially Bumrah and Varun and then attack the weaker bowling option, particularly on good batting tracks. If Dube is forced to bowl defensive deliveries, batters may look to score heavily off him.&nbsp;&nbsp;"100%. You look at it and ask: who are the danger bowlers? Most of the time, it's Bumrah. On the day, you make that call - if you can get on top of someone else early, then the sixth bowling option is going to have to come in.&nbsp;"If that happens, and he (Dube) is bowling wide yorkers or defensive lines, you can line him up."

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, India have also made several changes to their playing XI. Against South Africa, they brought in Washington Sundar for Axar Patel to add an off-spinner and reduce the number of left-hand batters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-don-t-smile-count-to-3-atx-open-offers-rage-room-to-players-what-is-it-and-how-players-will-benefit-1772167927953">ATX Open offers RAGE ROOM to players to deal with emotions away from camera</a>&nbsp;Against Zimbabwe, Sanju Samson was included to balance the top order and Kishan was moved to number three, and Tilak Varma was pushed down to number six. Due to these changes, Du Plessis said India’s batting roles seem unsettled compared to other successful teams that stick to a fixed line-up.&nbsp;"The team they would have planned before the World Cup and where they find themselves now feels very different from a role perspective," Du Plessis said prior to the start of the game against Zimbabwe.&nbsp;“Initially, the top three was going to be left-handed, and now you've got Sanju coming from five. Possibly to the top. You've got Tilak possibly going to five. It's a lot of movement in terms of role play and if you look at the teams that are doing well, it's a very set batting line-up,” he added.

If India beat West Indies on Sunday, they will be through to the semis to defend their T20 World Cup title, while the same applies to the West Indies.

Despite India's comfortable 72-run win over Zimbabwe in Chennai to stay in the race for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble believe the team is still uncertain about certain player roles. They also feel India need a more reliable sixth bowling option. The team have five frontline bowlers, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. Shivam Dube has been used as the sixth bowler, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh contributing occasionally. However, in this tournament, Dube has conceded 124 runs in 9.2 overs at a high economy rate of 13.28. Although he has taken five wickets, but he has not delivered any key performances. Anil Kumble said that over the last 18 months, India have tried to develop more bowling options in T20 cricket. Players like Tilak, Abhishek, Dube, Rinku Singh and even Suryakumar Yadav have bowled. While having many options is helpful, Kumble pointed out that on flat batting pitches, India may prefer playing eight batters instead of seven batters and five specialist bowlers. Also Read - Ronaldo no longer only a player but a football club owner in Spain "They certainly did all the right things to get the batters to bowl a bit through the previous World Cup to now," Kumble said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut show. "If you look at the last 18 months, where India played T20 cricket where they've won every single game, that Tilak Varma got to bowl, Abhishek Sharma got to bowl, Dube got to bowl. Then even Rinku Singh bowled, even Suryakumar Yadav bowled. So in that sense, you have options and that's great. But on a flat pitch, there will be challenges. India would ideally want the comfort of playing eight batters, rather than going in with seven batters and five specialist bowlers," he added. While, South Africa great Faf Du Plessis agreed that other teams would likely target India’s sixth bowling option. He explained that opponents would try to handle India’s main bowlers, especially Bumrah and Varun and then attack the weaker bowling option, particularly on good batting tracks. If Dube is forced to bowl defensive deliveries, batters may look to score heavily off him. "100%. You look at it and ask: who are the danger bowlers? Most of the time, it's Bumrah. On the day, you make that call - if you can get on top of someone else early, then the sixth bowling option is going to have to come in. "If that happens, and he (Dube) is bowling wide yorkers or defensive lines, you can line him up."

If India beat West Indies on Sunday, they will be through to the semis to defend their T20 World Cup title, while the same applies to the West Indies.

'You can line him up': Kumble, Du Plessis raise concerns over India’s sixth bowling option

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad, has named two stands at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid. The decision honours their outstanding service to both Karnataka and Indian cricket. Kumble is India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests and One-Day Internationals, with 953 wickets in 401 international matches. Dravid ranks second in India’s all-time Test run list after Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 24,064 runs in 504 international matches and hit 48 centuries. Both players also captained the national team during their successful careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reacting to the honour, Kumble said the honour reflects the teamwork and shared effort that built Karnataka cricket. He explained that the tribute is not just about having their names on the stands, but about their contributions becoming a permanent part of the stadium’s history.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I don't think it would be out of turn to state that all our contributions have made Karnataka cricket what it is, just as Karnataka cricket is what has made all of us," Kumble was quoted as saying in a media release.&nbsp;"It's not really about whose name is on which stand. It's truly special that all the contributions have been recognized and are now permanently etched in the stadium."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nz-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-2026-match-24-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-1770975740522">NZ vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Match 24: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch &amp; weather report</a>&nbsp;The stadium will also have a stand named after former India women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy. Kumble added that he was happy that Dravid and Rangaswamy were also being honoured for their valuable service to Karnataka and Indian cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It's really nice that my cricketing colleague Rahul Dravid and Shantha Rangaswamy also being recognized for their massive contributions to Karnataka and Indian cricket. Congratulations to all of you," Kumble added.&nbsp;Rangaswamy was the first Indian woman to score a century in Test cricket and played an important role in the growth of women’s cricket in India. In 16 Tests and 19 women’s One-Day Internationals between 1976 and 1991, she scored 1,037 runs, with one century and seven half-centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last October, she was elected as president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association, continuing her long association with the sport.

The stadium will also feature a stand named after former India women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy. She was the first Indian woman to score a century in Test cricket and played an important role in the growth and development of women’s cricket in India.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad, has named two stands at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid. The decision honours their outstanding service to both Karnataka and Indian cricket. Kumble is India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests and One-Day Internationals, with 953 wickets in 401 international matches. Dravid ranks second in India’s all-time Test run list after Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 24,064 runs in 504 international matches and hit 48 centuries. Both players also captained the national team during their successful careers. Reacting to the honour, Kumble said the honour reflects the teamwork and shared effort that built Karnataka cricket. He explained that the tribute is not just about having their names on the stands, but about their contributions becoming a permanent part of the stadium’s history. "I don't think it would be out of turn to state that all our contributions have made Karnataka cricket what it is, just as Karnataka cricket is what has made all of us," Kumble was quoted as saying in a media release. "It's not really about whose name is on which stand. It's truly special that all the contributions have been recognized and are now permanently etched in the stadium." Also Read - NZ vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Match 24: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report The stadium will also have a stand named after former India women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy. Kumble added that he was happy that Dravid and Rangaswamy were also being honoured for their valuable service to Karnataka and Indian cricket. "It's really nice that my cricketing colleague Rahul Dravid and Shantha Rangaswamy also being recognized for their massive contributions to Karnataka and Indian cricket. Congratulations to all of you," Kumble added. Rangaswamy was the first Indian woman to score a century in Test cricket and played an important role in the growth of women’s cricket in India. In 16 Tests and 19 women’s One-Day Internationals between 1976 and 1991, she scored 1,037 runs, with one century and seven half-centuries. Last October, she was elected as president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association, continuing her long association with the sport.

The stadium will also feature a stand named after former India women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy. She was the first Indian woman to score a century in Test cricket and played an important role in the growth and development of women’s cricket in India.

Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid to be honoured with stands at Chinnaswamy Stadium

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In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from &nbsp;Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list.<h2>Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket</h2><ul><li>Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls Rangana Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.

From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list. Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls. Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name. Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls Rangana Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls. These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.

From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

Which bowler has most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket? Check the list

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England, Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant walked out to bat with a padded right foot on Day 2 (Jul 24) and smashed several records in Manchester. Rishabh Pant’s determination to put his country ahead won countless hearts as he received a loud cheer from the fans entering the ground. This shows that despite suffering injuries, players still have the bravery to play for their teams. Here's a look at the four cricketers who continued playing for their countries despite suffering serious injuries.&nbsp;<h2>Malcolm Marshall - West Indies (1984)</h2>Malcolm Marshall was one of the best fast bowlers in history. During a match between the West Indies and England in 1984, he played despite having a broken hand. Even with just one hand, he came out to bat and helped his teammate Larry Gomes to reach his century.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later, Marshall returned with the ball in the second innings and bowled brilliantly, picking up seven important wickets for just 53 runs and helped West Indies to win the match easily against England.&nbsp;<h2>Graeme Smith - South Africa (2009)</h2>Former South African captain Graeme Smith once showed true grit and determination during a Test match against Australia in 2009 in Sydney. During a match, a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson broke his hand, but Smith still came out to bat during the last hour of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, South Africa lost this Test match, but Smith got a standing ovation from the fans, including Australians, for his courage. Even Australian captain Ricky Ponting was seen applauding his bravery.<h2>Anil Kumble - India (2002)</h2>Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble’s bravery during the 2002 Antigua Test against the West Indies is unforgettable. While batting, Kumble was hit in the face by Mervyn Dillon and suffered a broken jaw. Despite the serious injury and even spitting blood, he returned to the field with his jaw bandaged to bowl for India.&nbsp;&nbsp;He bowled 14 overs in a row and even took the important wicket of Brian Lara. For this act, Kumble won the admiration of cricket fans everywhere.<h2>Rishabh Pant - India (2025)</h2>India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant showed great courage during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford (Jul 23-24). On Day 1, he was hit on the foot trying a reverse sweep and had to retire hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scans later confirmed that he has a fractured toe, but even with the injury, Pant came back to bat on Day 2 (Jul 24). His return showed his strong spirit and commitment to the team and earned him praise from the fans.

From Malcolm Marshall to Rishabh Pant, here's a look at the cricketers who continued playing despite injuries.

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England, Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant walked out to bat with a padded right foot on Day 2 (Jul 24) and smashed several records in Manchester. Rishabh Pant’s determination to put his country ahead won countless hearts as he received a loud cheer from the fans entering the ground. This shows that despite suffering injuries, players still have the bravery to play for their teams. Here's a look at the four cricketers who continued playing for their countries despite suffering serious injuries. Malcolm Marshall - West Indies (1984) Malcolm Marshall was one of the best fast bowlers in history. During a match between the West Indies and England in 1984, he played despite having a broken hand. Even with just one hand, he came out to bat and helped his teammate Larry Gomes to reach his century. Later, Marshall returned with the ball in the second innings and bowled brilliantly, picking up seven important wickets for just 53 runs and helped West Indies to win the match easily against England. Graeme Smith - South Africa (2009) Former South African captain Graeme Smith once showed true grit and determination during a Test match against Australia in 2009 in Sydney. During a match, a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson broke his hand, but Smith still came out to bat during the last hour of the game. Unfortunately, South Africa lost this Test match, but Smith got a standing ovation from the fans, including Australians, for his courage. Even Australian captain Ricky Ponting was seen applauding his bravery. Anil Kumble - India (2002) Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble’s bravery during the 2002 Antigua Test against the West Indies is unforgettable. While batting, Kumble was hit in the face by Mervyn Dillon and suffered a broken jaw. Despite the serious injury and even spitting blood, he returned to the field with his jaw bandaged to bowl for India. He bowled 14 overs in a row and even took the important wicket of Brian Lara. For this act, Kumble won the admiration of cricket fans everywhere. Rishabh Pant - India (2025) India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant showed great courage during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford (Jul 23-24). On Day 1, he was hit on the foot trying a reverse sweep and had to retire hurt. Scans later confirmed that he has a fractured toe, but even with the injury, Pant came back to bat on Day 2 (Jul 24). His return showed his strong spirit and commitment to the team and earned him praise from the fans.

From Malcolm Marshall to Rishabh Pant, here's a look at the cricketers who continued playing despite suffering injuries.

From Malcolm Marshall to Rishabh Pant: Cricketers who continued playing despite suffering injuries

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath: 5 Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests

Former India coach Anil Kumble, under whom the team rose of number 1 in Test rankings in 2016-17 season, has questioned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's intent on final day (Jul 14) of Lord's Test vs England. India lost the match by 22 runs with Jadeja stranded on the other end on 61. The all-rounder, Kumble says, could have shown a bit more intent and taken a chance. Jadeja played 181 balls in his marathon innings, hitting only four fours and a six. India now are 1-2 in the five-Test series two more matches to go.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/siraj-first-since-paks-rahat-ali-to-achieve-this-feat-in-england-in-a-test-1752589128944">Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test</a>"The two bowlers he could have potentially taken on were Chris Woakes, who is slightly slower in the air, and then Bashir and Joe Root. I know they're off-spinners taking the ball away, but it wasn't turning square. So there wasn't a lot to worry about in terms of spin or the outside edge. Jadeja has played on tougher pitches and against better bowling. I thought he could have taken a chance," Kumble said after the game. "You want to take those risks. Yes, there were a few runs he rightly declined because Bumrah and Siraj were at the other end, but he could have chanced it a bit more," he further added.Nonetheless, it was a game for the ages which kept everyone hooked until the ball defended by Mohammed Siraj off Shoaib Bashir rolled on to the stumps. Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah - the highest for Indian in fourth innings of Test in England. Bumrah, shortly before tea, had a lapse in concentration though and played a pull shot despite missing it thrice earlier. The fourth attempt at the shot, which came against England skipper Ben Stokes, was caught by Woakes, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah but the latter played a poor pull shot shortly before tea, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Former India coach Anil Kumble, under whom the team rose of number 1 in Test rankings in 2016-17 season, has questioned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's intent on final day (Jul 14) of Lord's Test vs England. India lost the match by 22 runs with Jadeja stranded on the other end on 61. The all-rounder, Kumble says, could have shown a bit more intent and taken a chance. Jadeja played 181 balls in his marathon innings, hitting only four fours and a six. India now are 1-2 in the five-Test series two more matches to go. Also Read - Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test "The two bowlers he could have potentially taken on were Chris Woakes, who is slightly slower in the air, and then Bashir and Joe Root. I know they're off-spinners taking the ball away, but it wasn't turning square. So there wasn't a lot to worry about in terms of spin or the outside edge. Jadeja has played on tougher pitches and against better bowling. I thought he could have taken a chance," Kumble said after the game. "You want to take those risks. Yes, there were a few runs he rightly declined because Bumrah and Siraj were at the other end, but he could have chanced it a bit more," he further added. Nonetheless, it was a game for the ages which kept everyone hooked until the ball defended by Mohammed Siraj off Shoaib Bashir rolled on to the stumps. Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah - the highest for Indian in fourth innings of Test in England. Bumrah, shortly before tea, had a lapse in concentration though and played a pull shot despite missing it thrice earlier. The fourth attempt at the shot, which came against England skipper Ben Stokes, was caught by Woakes, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah but the latter played a poor pull shot shortly before tea, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson, here's a look at seven highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. Surprisingly, only one Indian is in the list.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson: 7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history, only one Indian in list

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