Stuart Broad became the seventh bowler in the world to take 500 wickets in Test cricket

Derby:Stuart Broad, the fast bowler of the England cricket team, became the seventh bowler in the world to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. The English bowler achieved this feat in the third and final Test of the recent series against the West Indies. He joined the 500 club and became the second English bowler to do so. Before him, England’s James Anderson has also joined the Five Hundred Club.

Sri Lankan spinner Murali Dharan still holds the record for most wickets in Test cricket. Murali Dharan has taken 800 wickets in Test cricket, but is followed by Australian spinner Shane Warren with 708 wickets.

Indian spinner Anil Kumble is third with 619 wickets, James Anderson is fourth with 589 wickets, Glenn McGrath of Australia is fifth with 563 wickets and Courtney Walsh of West Indies is sixth with 519 wickets. It should be noted that 19 years ago today, the legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh became the first bowler to take 500 wickets.