Most Test Wickets for England

England is one of the best sides in Test cricket history. They are renowned for producing the best fast bowlers in the world. English bowlers are the best swing bowlers in the globe probably, can always hit the ball up to trouble the batsmen with an unplayable swing. You will be amazed to know that no spinner is on the list of the top 5 bowlers with the most test wickets for England. 

James Anderson

Lancashire-born fast bowler, James Anderson has scalped the most Test wickets for England. Making his debut in 2003, Anderson has taken 685 wickets in 179 test matches, which is the third-highest by any player in test cricket history. Jimmy has passed the 5 wickets mark 32 times in his career. 

Stuart Broad

Current English fast bowler Stuart Broad gets 2nd place in terms of taking the maximum Test wickets for England Cricket, 576 wickets in 161 matches. His average has been 27.74, while his best bowling figure came against Australia in the 2015 Ashes, 8 for 15. 

Ian Botham

Former all-rounder, Ian Botham gets 3rd spot on the list of grabbing the most Test wickets for England. The right-hand bowler was a part of 102 test matches for England and had 383 scalps in his name. Botham was good with the ball and smashed 5200 runs with the bat too. 

Bob Wills

In 13 years of test career, Bob Wills bagged 325 wickets in 90 test matches at a decent average of 25.20, which is the 4th most by any bowler for England. In 1992 against New Zealand, the 6ft 6-inch bowler registered his career-best 9 for 92 against New Zealand. Despite knee surgery in 1974, with his rigorous hard work and sheer dedication, he became one of the greats.

Fred Trueman

The 5th position on the elite list of most test wickets for England features Fred Trueman. Trueman wreaked havoc on international cricket and claimed 307 wickets in 67 tests in his 13 years (1952-1965) long career. The talismanic right-hand baller had a fantastic strike rate of 49.4.

List of Players with Most Test Wickets For England 

Player	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	Best	5-wickets
J Anderson	179	333	685	25.99	55.9	7/42	32
S Broad	161	297	576	27.74	56.2	8/15	19
I Botham	102	168	383	28.40	56.9	8/34	27
B Wills	90	165	325	25.20	53.4	8/43	16
F Trueman	67	127	307	21.57	49.4	8/31	17
DL Underwood	86	151	297	25.83	73.6	8/51	17
G Swann	60	109	255	29.96	60.1	6/65	17
JB Statham	70	129	252	24.84	63.7	7/39	9
M Hoggard	67	122	248	30.50	56.00	7/61	7
AV Bedser	51	92	236	24.89	67.4	7/44	15