By Swati Bhatia
www.insidesport.in
Sri Lankan spin wizard Muthiah Muralidaran is the fastest to 500 wickets in Test cricket, having crossed the landmark in only 87 matches.
India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is second on the list of quickest to 500 Test wickets, reaching the milestone in his 98th Test.
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Indian spin legend was the first Indian bowler to reach the 500 Test wickets milestone. He completed the feat in 105 Test matches.
Late Australian spinner and legend Shane Warne picked up 500 wickets in only 108 Tests. He finished with 708 wickets in his Test career.
Australian pacer legend Glenn McGrath reached the 500 Test wickets in 110 Test matches, becoming the second fastest Australian after Warne.
Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon became the second spinner from Australia to reach 500 wickets after Shane Warne. He reached the milestone in 123 Test matches.