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Who Has Taken The Most Wickets For India Against England In Test Cricket?

image-lrnlwvdbRavindra Jadeja will be key for IND (X.com)

In anticipation of the much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England, all eyes are set on the formidable bowlers, with legends like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja leading the charge. As the series kicks off in Hyderabad on January 25, cricket fans are gearing up for a thrilling cricketing action.

Looking back at the history between India and England in Test cricket, a glance at the list of top wicket-takers reveals some iconic names. BS Chandrasekhar holds the record with an impressive 95 wickets, closely followed by Anil Kumble at 92. 

The right-arm off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of making history, needing just 8 more wickets to surpass Chandrasekhar and became the highest wicket-taker for India against England in Test cricket.

Not only is Ashwin eyeing a milestone with the ball, but he also aims to achieve a double feat by adding 30 runs to his tally, completing both 1000 runs and 100 wickets against England in Test cricket. Furthermore, the seasoned spinner is just 10 wickets away from reaching the coveted 500-wicket mark in Test cricket.

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja, another star in the Indian bowling lineup, is closing in on his century of wickets against England in international cricket, needing a mere six more scalps to achieve the feat. His overall tally stands at an impressive 94 wickets in 60 innings.

As the series unfolds, keep an eye on Jasprit Bumrah, who has already notched up 41 wickets from 18 innings, and the rising star Axar Patel, who has taken an incredible 27 wickets in just six innings during the Test match against England.