Most Test wickets by a fast bowler
The current most test wickets by a fast bowler record is 704 wickets, held by James Anderson (England), set on July 12, 2024. Last checked October 14, 2026.
704
wickets
James Anderson (England)
- Holder
- James Anderson (England)
- Record
- 704 wickets
- Location
- London, England
- Date set
- July 12, 2024
- Recognized by
- ICC
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia List of Test cricket records
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most test wickets taken by a fast bowler
- icc-cricket.com James anderson reflects on his memorable year long career
- britannica.com James Anderson cricketer
- indiatoday.in Eng vs wi james anderson retires with test wickets from deliveries career in stats
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