Highest Wicket taker in World cups so far(excluding 2011 WC)
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Glenn McGrath
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Wasim Akram
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Muttiah Muralitharan
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Saqlain Mustaq
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Javgal Srinath
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Correct answer
Explanation
Glenn McGrath (Australia) was the highest wicket-taker in World Cup cricket with 71 wickets before the 2011 tournament. He held this record through the 2007 World Cup. Wasim Akram was second with 55 wickets, Muttiah Muralitharan had fewer wickets in World Cups at that time, and Saqlain Mushtaq and Javagal Srinath were not leading wicket-takers.