Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which Indian bowler picked most wickets in a calender year? Kapil Dev Anil Kumble Harbhajan Singh Javagal Srinath Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Kapil Dev took 72 Test wickets in 1983, which remains the highest by any Indian bowler in a calendar year. This was his peak year and included his famous 175 at Trent Bridge. Kumble's best year was fewer than 72.