Top 10: Fastest bowlers to 400 test wickets

#1 Muttiah Muralitharan - 72 matches

Muttiah bowling for MCC v Rest of the World

A wizard when it comes to the art of spin bowling, Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most number of wickets in test cricket with 819 scalps from 133 matches.

Murali's skill set included a variety of tricks with the traditional off-spinning delivery enough to spit serious venom on its own. The wily spinner often depended on an impeccable doosra and an arm ball that he used to good effect.

Not only has the legendary spinner represented Srilanka, he has plied his trade with tremendous success all across the world and in many T20 leagues. Not only does he hold the record for most number of wickets in tests, he is also the fastest bowler to 400 wickets in test matches.