All-time top five caught-and-bowled experts in Test cricket

Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan at the Tsunami Charity Match reception.
Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan at the Tsunami Charity Match reception.

#1 Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble.
Anil Kumble.

Anil Kumble takes the numero uno position on this list with 35 C&B dismissals to his name. The Indian spin legend owns a plethora of records and this one just adds to the mighty long list. Kumble was a smart cricketer and knew how to get the best out any pitch. Often remembered as an aggressive spinner, Kumble wasn't a man of many words but he surely made the ball talk.

The unconventional leggie and former India captain- who began as a fast bowler- took 619 wickets in 132 Tests, of which 35 wickets came via caught & bowled dismissals. Ardent fans of Indian cricket still cherish those golden days when Kumble was at the peak of his powers and did wonders with the ball in his hand.

This record adds yet another feather to Anil Kumble's cap and it won't be wrong to say that 'Jumbo' is the greatest leg-spinner in the history of Indian cricket.

(Stats from howstat.com)

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