10 players with the highest number of wickets in Test cricket

#6. James Anderson

Anderson has been going strong for over a decade

On a supporting pitch and cloudy conditions, with a new ball, James Anderson's bowling can be the most beautiful thing on the earth. The pace bowler is an artist who excels in the skill of swing bowling and has impeccable command over the skill.

His bowling isn't that effective in conditions where there is little help for the bowlers, but even with these limitations, he has become England's highest wicket-taker in Tests. He has 493 wickets to his name in 239 Tests.

At 35 years, the right-arm pacer still has some cricket left in him courtesy of his fit body and he looks set to touch the 500 Test wicket mark.