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Stats: Bowlers with most number of Test wickets in England

James Anderson celebrates after picking up an Indian wicket

James Anderson has equalled Fred Trueman’s tally of 229 wickets to become the most successful bowler in Tests in England. He picked up 4 wickets in the Test match between England and India that ended in a draw on 13th July, 2014. Apart from Anderson and Trueman, Sir Ian Botham is the only bowler to have taken over 200 Test wickets in England.

Player Country No.of Wickets
James Anderson England 229
Fred Trueman England 229
Ian Botham England 226
Bob Willis England 176
Alec Bedser England 167
Stuart Broad England 158

Note: Stats updated till 13th July, 2014.

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