Most wickets in Test cricket as captain: The third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test series between India and Australia is being played in Brisbane. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the hosts giving their best with both bat and ball to take a 2-1 lead.
Australian captain Pat Cummins has joined the list of legends by bowling brilliantly during the Gabba Test. He has become the third captain in the world to take the most wickets in Tests. He has surpassed West Indies legend Sir Gary Sobers.
List of captains who have taken most wickets in Test cricket
- 187 wickets – Imran Khan (71 innings)
- 138 wickets – Richie Benaud (56 innings)
- 119 wickets – Pat Cummins (55 innings)
- 117 wickets – Gary Sobers (69 innings)
- 116 wickets – Daniel Vettori (54 innings)
Pat Cummins became the third highest wicket-taker among captains
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In the first innings against India, Pat Cummins has taken 4 wickets for 80 runs in 20.5 overs. With this, Cummins has become the third highest wicket-taker with 119 wickets in 55 innings of Tests. Earlier, Sir Gary Sobers was in this position, who took 117 Test wickets in 69 innings. The legendary Pakistani player (187 wickets) is first in the list and Richie Benaud (138) is second.
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Pat Cummins has captained Australia in 30 Test matches so far, out of which the team has won 18. Under the captaincy of Cummins, Australia defeated India and captured the title of World Test Championship 2023.
Pat Cummins has a chance to become number-1
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Pat Cummins is currently 31 years old. His fitness is also excellent. Australia's performance is also good under his captaincy. In such a situation, there is very little chance of Cummins being removed from captaincy soon. In such a situation, he also has a chance to become the captain with the most Test wickets by surpassing Imran Khan.
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