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Kemar Roach has added another remarkable milestone to his illustrious Test career by completing 300 Test wickets for the West Indies. The veteran fast bowler achieved the feat during the first Test against Sri Lanka, where he played a key role in his team's dominant victory.
Roach picked up six wickets in the match as the West Indies crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs.
With this historic achievement, Kemar Roach has secured his place among the greatest bowlers in West Indies Test history. He now joins an elite list of legendary names who have taken the most wickets for the Caribbean side in the longest format of the game.
Here's a look at the West Indies bowlers with the most wickets in Test cricket.
5) Kemar Roach - 300 Wickets
Kemar Roach joined the elite 300-wicket club during the first Test against Sri Lanka. The experienced fast bowler reached the milestone after dismissing Nishan Madushka in Sri Lanka's second innings, becoming only the fourth West Indies bowler to take 300 Test wickets.
Roach finished the match with impressive figures of 6 wickets, taking 2 for 32 in the first innings and 4 for 51 in the second. His spell helped West Indies bowl Sri Lanka out for just 101 in their second innings, sealing a dominant innings and 217-run victory.
The memorable milestone came after West Indies ran riot on Sri Lanka and Roach's experience and accuracy proved vital for the Caribbean side.
4) Lance Gibbs - 309 Wickets
Lance Gibbs is widely regarded as one of the greatest off-spinners in cricket history and remains a true West Indies legend. Gibbs troubled batters across the world throughout his Test career.
He made history by becoming the first spinner to reach 300 Test wickets, a landmark that highlighted his consistency and longevity.
In 79 Test matches, Lance Gibbs claimed 309 wickets at an outstanding average of 29.09 and an economy rate of just 1.98 runs per over. His best bowling figures were 8/38, while his best match haul was 11/157.
He also recorded 18 five-wicket hauls, 2 ten-wicket match hauls, and 11 four-wicket hauls. Gibbs played a crucial role in West Indies' success during the 1960s and remains one of the finest spin bowlers the game has ever produced.
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3) Malcolm Marshall - 376 Wickets
Malcolm Marshall is definitely one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history and a true icon of West Indies cricket. Despite not being the tallest pacer, he combined raw pace, swing, bounce and remarkable control to trouble the world's best batters for over a decade.
In 81 Test matches, Marshall claimed 376 wickets at a sensational average of 20.94 and an economy rate of just 2.68.
His best bowling figures were 7/22, while his best match haul was 11/89. He also registered 22 five-wicket hauls, 4 ten-wicket match hauls, and 19 four-wicket hauls, underlining his consistency across different conditions.
Marshall played a key role in West Indies' dominance during the 1980s and is still considered one of the finest and most complete fast bowlers the game has ever seen, especially in Caribbean cricket.
2) Curtly Ambrose - 405 Wickets
Curtly Ambrose was one of the greatest fast bowlers in Test cricket and a true legend of West Indies cricket. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, he used his height to generate steep bounce.
Ambrose was known for his calm personality off the field but was a fierce competitor once he had the ball in hand. He finished his Test career with 405 wickets in 98 matches at an outstanding average of 20.99 and an economy rate of just 2.30.
His best bowling figures were 8/45 in an innings and 11/84 in a match. Ambrose claimed 22 five-wicket hauls, 21 four-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket match hauls, playing a major role in West Indies' dominance throughout the 1990s.
1) Courtney Walsh- 519 Wickets
Topping this list with 519 scalps, Courtney Walsh was more than just a fast bowler for West Indies. He was the heart of an era that ruled world cricket.
Known for his incredible fitness, determination and never-give-up attitude, Walsh kept charging in spell after spell, often carrying the bowling attack on his shoulders.
He became the first bowler in Test history to reach 500 wickets, finishing his remarkable career with 519 wickets in 132 Tests at an average of 24.44. His best figures were 7/37 in an innings and 13/55 in a match. Walsh also claimed 22 five-wicket hauls, 32 four-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket match hauls.
Alongside Curtly Ambrose, he formed one of the greatest fast-bowling partnerships the game has ever seen. His records, resilience and commitment continue to inspire generations of West Indies cricketers and cricket fans around the world.
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