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\"Imran
Imran Khan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Imran Khan (Pakistan) – 187 wickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legendary Pakistan all-rounder racked up almost 200 wickets as Test skipper. Imran picked up a total of 12 five-wicket hauls as Pakistan’s Test captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Richie
Richie Benaud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Richie Benaud (Australia) – 138 wickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The former Australia cricketer had the record of never losing a Test series at home as skipper. Throughout his Test career, Benaud not only scored tons of runs, but also took several wickets. He took a total of 9 fifers in his Test career as captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sobers
Garry Sobers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Garry Sobers (West Indies) – 117 wickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legendary West Indies all-rounder was incredible in both the batting and bowling department. With over 100 wickets in red-ball cricket as skipper, Sobers took 3 five-wicket hauls in the format as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Vettori
Daniel Vettori<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) – 116 wickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legendary Kiwi all-rounder is the third-highest wicket-taker in Tests from his country. Vettori was one of the finest spinners of his era and was brilliant as the captain as well. He took 6 fifers in red-ball cricket as skipper of the Black Caps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cummins
Pat Cummins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Pat Cummins (Australia) – 115 wickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The current Australian skipper has already achieved several remarkable feats with the Australian team. Cummins has carried his side in terms of the bowling department on numerous occasions. As skipper, he has racked up 8 fifers in red-ball cricket so far.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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