James Anderson Record: In the second test played between India and England at Lord’s historic ground, fast and experienced England bowler James Anderson achieved another major achievement. In fact, Anderson has now become the first fast bowler in the world to throw over 35,000 balls in Test Cricket.
Anderson reached this stage in the second Cricket Test match played between India and England at Lord’s. Before Anderson, three spinners achieved this feat. This means that overall Anderson is the world’s first fast pitcher and the fourth overall to make over 35,000 deliveries in Test cricket.
The list also includes Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (44,039 balls), Indian Anil Kumble (40,850) and Australian Shane Warne (40,705). At the same time, in the fast bowlers, he is followed by Courtney Walsh of the West Indies (30,019 balls), Stuart Broad of England (29,863) and Glenn McGrath of Australia (29,248).
Anderson is the world’s biggest wicket taker as a quick pitcher
Anderson, who made his debut against Zimbabwe at Lord’s on May 22, 2003, won five wickets in the opening rounds of his first test. Since then he has continued to dominate the cricket test. He is the world’s highest turnkey in tests as a quick pitcher.
Anderson, playing his 164th test match, has so far taken 621 wickets and is the third-largest test wicket taker behind Muralitharan (800) and Warne (708).
The biggest wicket taker in tryout cricket
Muttiah Muralitharan – 800 counters (Sri Lanka)
Shane Warne – 708 counters (Australia)
James Anderson – 621 wickets (England)
Anil Kumble – 619 counters (India)
