When Dennis Lillee retired from international cricket in 1984, he left the game as the world record holder for most Test wickets, having taken 355 wickets in 70 Tests. Whose earlier record of 309 wickets did he pass?

Answer Explanation

Dennis Lillee broke West Indian off-spinner Lance Gibbs' previous world record of 309 Test wickets, retiring in 1984 as the all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 355.

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