Most career wickets in Tests
The current most career wickets in tests record is 800 wickets, held by Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka), set on July 22, 2010. Last checked October 10, 2026.
800
wickets
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
- Holder
- Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
- Record
- 800 wickets
- Location
- Galle, Sri Lanka
- Date set
- July 22, 2010
- Recognized by
- ICC
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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