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The Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala saw England pacer James Anderson breach the 700 Test wickets mark. The 41-year-old became only the third bowler to reach the 700 Test wickets mark after Sri Lanka legend M. Muralitharan and late spinner Shane Warne.
Most wickets in Test cricket:
800 - Muttiah Muralitharan
708 - Shane Warne
700* - James Anderson
619 - Anil Kumble
604 - Stuart Broad
Anderson claimed his 700th wicket by dismissing Kuldeep Yadav in the morning session of Day 3. Moreover, he became the first pacer to enter the record books after he started the final Test just two wickets short of 700 Test wickets. While Anderson’s first Test wicket came in 2003 against Zimbabwe at the Lord’s, he took 184 Tests to enter the 700-club in his nearly 21-year-long career.
Fans sing “Jimmy…Jimmy Anderson” praises after pacer joins 700 Test wickets elite club
The 41-pacer however raised the ball to acknowledge this feat as he was joined by his teammates in the middle of this record. Fans in the stands also stood up to give a standing ovation to the English pacer and sang “Jimmy…. Jimmy Anderson” praises.
Notably, Anderson’s parents were also present in the stadium in Dharamsala and stood up to acknowledge their son’s achievement.
