Test cricket records: All-time highest wicket-taker. As per long-standing Test records, who holds the record for the most wickets in Test cricket? Choose the correct bowler.

Difficulty: Easy

Muttiah Muralitharan
Shane Warne
James Anderson
Anil Kumble
Glenn McGrath

Correct Answer: Muttiah Muralitharan

Explanation:

Topic: Test cricket bowling records

Given data

Identify the all-time highest wicket-taker in Tests.

Concept/Approach
Muttiah Muralitharan leads the all-time list with 800 Test wickets, ahead of Shane Warne (708) and others.

Reasoning
Compare all-time tallies → Murali's 800 is the benchmark.

Common pitfalls

Picking other legendary names due to recency bias (e.g., Anderson) or overall fame.

Final Answer
Muttiah Muralitharan

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