Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the first bowler to take 500 wickets in test cricket

  1. Wasim Akram

  2. Shane Warne

  3. Courtney Walsh

  4. Curtly Ambrose
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Explanation

Courtney Walsh became the first bowler to take 500 Test wickets in 2001, achieving this historic milestone during his career for West Indies. He was a pioneer in fast bowling. Wasim Akram and Shane Warne reached 500 wickets later, while Curtly Ambrose was Walsh's new-ball partner but retired with fewer wickets.

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