James Anderson
James Anderson Test Career: The fifth test match between India and England is being played on the ground of Dharamshala. In this match, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first. Which was proved wrong. Batting first, the England team was all out for just 218 runs. After this, Team India scored 477 runs in the first innings. In this way the Indian team got a lead of 259 runs on the basis of first innings. England’s experienced fast bowler James Anderson has done wonders in Test cricket.
James Anderson did wonders
James Anderson took a wicket on the third day of the fifth Test match. He showed Kuldeep Yadav the way to the pavilion. With this he has completed 700 wickets in Test cricket. He has become the first fast bowler in the history of Test cricket to complete 700 wickets. Before this, no fast bowler had reached this position. James Anderson has become the third bowler in the history of Test cricket to take more than 700 wickets. Before him, Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets) and Shane Warne (708 wickets) have done this.
Bowlers who took the most wickets in Test cricket:
Muttiah Muralitharan- 800 wickets
Shane Warne- 708 wickets
James Anderson- 700 wickets
Anil Kumble- 619 wickets
Stuart Broad- 604 wickets
Made debut for England in 2003
James Anderson made his debut in Test cricket for England in 2003. After this, due to his excellent bowling, he has become an important link in England’s bowling attack. He has taken 698 wickets in 186 test matches for England. Apart from this, he has taken 269 wickets in 194 ODI matches for England. He has 18 wickets in his name in 19 T20I matches.
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