10 players with the highest number of wickets in Test cricket

#8. Sir Richard Hadlee

Given Sir Richard Hadlee's control over fast bowling and his smart mind, it was no surprise that he was the first to reach to 400 Test wickets. Hailing from New Zealand, the pace bowler dominated world cricket during the 1970's and 80's and was one among the four great all-rounders of that era.

He lasted for only 86 Tests, but his career was full of memorable performances. In 1978, he picked ten wickets in the Test to help his nation beat England for the first time in Tests and in1985/6 wrecked Australia by claiming 15 wickets in the Test.

He ended his career with 41 Test wickets with an impressive average of 22.29 and picked a wicket on the last ball he delivered in Tests.

Hadlee's action was smooth and bowling sharp