Stats: Most wickets as captain in Tests

Jun 1985: Pakistan Captain Imran Khan bowls during the Second Test match against England

Arguably the greatest swing bowler in the history of the game, Pakistan skipper Imran Khan tops the list by a mile. Australian legend Richie Benaud makes it to second, while West Indies all rounder Gary Sobers is in third. Two Indians, Kapil Dev who lead India to its maiden World Cup, and a surprise entry of left arm spinner Bishen Singh Bedi in 7th.

*Stats as on 17 January, 2014