Test cricket was a very integral part of 2023, we saw the second final of the World Test Championship this year. It was a great year for test cricket lovers. Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophy always happened in 2023. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest wicket-takers in tests in 2023.
#5 Mitchell Starc
Australian left-arm pacer, Mitchell Starc is at No.5 on our list. He played only 9 test matches in 2023 in which he took 38 wickets with an average of 29.63.
#4 Stuart Broad
Former English legendary pacer, Stuart Broad is at No.4 on our list. He took retirement from cricket in 2023. He played his last test match in ashes and still, he is the fourth-highest wicket-taker on our list. He played 8 games and took 38 wickets.
#3 Ravichandran Ashwin
No.1 ranked test bowler; Ravichandran Ashwin of India was the third-highest wicket-taker in 2023 in tests. Ashwin has been very impressive in the BGT and West Indies series. He took 41 wickets in only 7 test matches he played in 2023.
#2 Pat Cummins
Australian captain Pat Cummins is a very strong nominee for Cricketer of the Year of 2023. What a year it has been for Pat Cummins. He was the second-highest wicket-taker in tests in 2023. He played 11 test matches and took 42 wickets in 2023. He took 3 five-wicket hauls in 2023.
#1 Nathan Lyon
Legendary off-spinner, Nathan Lyon is the highest wicket-taker in 2023. He played 10 games in 2023 and took 47 wickets in tests. He was one of many strong reasons behind Australia’s success in 2023. He took 2 five-wicket hauls in 2023.
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