Most Wickets In Tests As Captain

Pat Cummins has third most wickets as captain in Test cricket [Source: AP Photos]

Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins just can’t stop breaking records. With his sharp lines and relentless pace, Cummins has been a thorn in the side of many batters across the globe.

In the third Test against India at The Gabba, Cummins attained yet another milestone. His dismissal of Nitish Reddy, who chopped one onto his stumps pushed Cummins up the all-time list of most Test wickets taken as captain.

With 118 wickets to his name now, Cummins has overtaken West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers and is making waves on a list filled with cricketing giants. Let’s take a look at the players with most wickets in Tests as captain

5. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): 116 Wickets

Daniel Vettori [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Daniel Vettori might’ve looked like the quiet nerd on the field, but he was all business when he had the ball in hand. His left-arm spin troubled the best in the business with his 6/28 remains his standout bowling performance in Tests.

Over 32 matches as skipper, he claimed 116 wickets at an average of 33.39. Reliable and steady, Vettori was a true workhorse for New Zealand.

4. Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies): 117 Wickets

Sir Garfield Sobers [Source: @windiescricket/x.com]

Arguably one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sir Garry Sobers was as classy with the ball as he was with the bat. Across 39 matches as captain, Sobers bagged 117 wickets with his medium pace and occasional spin.

His best figures of 6/73 were pure class. Cummins might’ve pushed past him, but Sobers remains a true legend of the game.

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3. Pat Cummins (Australia): 118 Wickets

Pat Cummins [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]

Pat Cummins has knocked Sobers out of the way and grabbed the third spot in this coveted list. With 118 wickets in just 31 Tests as captain, Cummins has proven he’s the real deal.

Whether it’s skidding one through the defense or setting up a batter for a bouncer, Cummins does it all with a smile. His best spell of 6/23 is just a sneak peek of what he’s capable of. And let’s be honest – the way he’s going, climbing higher is just a matter of time.

2. Richie Benaud (Australia): 138 Wickets

Richie Benaud [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Richie Benaud wasn’t just a legend behind the mic – the Aussie legend is among the most prominent all-rounders cricket has witnessed. With 138 wickets in just 28 Tests as skipper, Benaud’s leg-spin was a nightmare for batters.

He picked up 9 five-wicket hauls, and his best bowling of 6/52 showed how ruthless he could be. Benaud was a very calm and composed captain who made everything look effortless.

1. Imran Khan (Pakistan): 187 Wickets

Imran Khan [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Sitting at the top is the one and only Imran Khan. The Pakistani great picked up a mind-boggling 187 wickets in 48 Tests as captain.

His best figures as captain were 8/58 and he also grabbed a whopping 12 fifers as skipper. Imran led from the front, bowled like a machine, and inspired his team to greatness. He’s the benchmark every bowling captain dreams of reaching.

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