James Anderson is currently having record of leading wicket taker in Test for England. As of now, only Stuart broad is near to his record and might break his record to become the highest wicket taker in the history but as of now Jimmy is leading the chart. Only two fast bowlers have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket and both are currently playing for England. No one in near future is going to break their records. Only they can exchange the position and records with each other.
James Anderson have broken the record for England and became first bowler to take 600 wickets for England. Stuart Broad become second bowler to take 600 test wickets for England.
Most Test Wickets For England
Following is the list of England leading Test wicket takers.
| Player |
Wickets |
Match |
Innings |
BBI |
BBM |
| James Anderson |
688 |
182* |
338 |
7/42 |
11/71 |
| Stuart Broad |
600 |
166* |
306 |
8/15 |
11/121 |
| Ian Botham |
383 |
102 |
168 |
8/34 |
13/106 |
| Bob Willis |
325 |
90 |
165 |
8/43 |
9/92 |
| Fred Trueman |
307 |
67 |
127 |
8/31 |
12/119 |
| Derek Underwood |
297 |
86 |
151 |
8/51 |
13/71 |
| Graeme Swann |
255 |
60 |
109 |
6/65 |
10/132 |
| Brian Statham |
252 |
70 |
129 |
7/39 |
11/97 |
| Matthew Hoggard |
248 |
67 |
122 |
7/61 |
12/205 |
* - Currently Playing International Matches
BBI: Best Bowling Figures in an Innings
BBM: Best Bowling Figures in a match