Shane Warne,Muttiah Muralidharan,Glenn Mcgrath,Anil Kumble.
Warne,McGrath,Muritharan and Kumble
Courtney Walsh was the first to get to 500 test wickets... Shane Warne was second, with Muttiah Muralitharan close on his heels. Glenn McGrath was the fourth. Anil Kumble the fifth
There are only a few bowlers who have more than 500 wickets in their tally. they are:Muthaiah MuralitharanShane WarneCourtney WalshAnil KumbleWasim AkramWaquar YounisHere 500 includes a tally of wickets in both Tests and ODIs. Only the top 3 in the list above have more than 500 wickets in test cricket alone.
The first four bowlers to take more than 500 wickets in Test Cricket were, chronologically, Courtney Walsh (17 March 2001), Shane Warne (8th March 2004), Muttiah Muralitharan (16 March 2004), and Glenn McGrath (July 21 2005). Anil Kumble (9 March 2006) was not far behind, and completes the five bowlers in the history of cricket to have taken 500 or more Test Wickets.
Courtney Walsh in Tests & Wasim Akram in ODIs.
Courtney Walsh. Shane Warne was 2nd.
Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh in March 2001.
Dennis Lillee of Australia was the first bowler to take 350 wickets in Test Cricket. He achieved this mark in 1984 in the last match of his Test Cricket career at Sydney playing against Pakistan.
Australian legend Clarrie Grimmett, Born Christmas day 1891 in New Zealand, died 2 May 1980 in Adelade.
500
This is not a very smart question as many cricketers havent got 500 test wickets, not just one "player". However to name one Ricky Ponting.