Who is the highest wicket taker in the world?

Answer 1

The most wickets taken in one match was done by Jim Laker from England, he took 10-53 in one innings and 9-37 in the other.

The leading test match wicket taker overall is Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka, he has taken 800 wickets

Answer 2

In all Tests, it's Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan spinner, who currently (at 24/12/09) sits on 792.

In a single Test match, England's Jim Laker once took 19 against Australia at Old Trafford.

Answer 3

M Muralitharan is the highest wicket taker in the world.

he has already taken 800 wickets in 133 matches.