Top 5 wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy history, no Indian on the list

February 3, 2024 Credit: Getty

Glenn McGrath, James Anderson

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Brett Lee

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Muttiah Muralitharan

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Lasith Malinga

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Kyle Mills

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Will Jadeja enter top 5?

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