In his 22-year career, Anderson's right arm has launched him beyond the greats of Ian Botham and Australian Glenn McGrath.
England bowler James Anderson has become the first seamer to reach the 700 wicket milestone. The 41-year-old fast bowler delivered a right-handed off stump ball to India's Kuldeep Yadav who edged it into the comfortable gloves of wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. Anderson was embraced by his teammates as the crowd applauded the achievement on day three of the fifth Test in Dharamshala. He modestly raised the ball to the fans in an understated celebration.
The other fast bowler to have surpassed 600 wickets is England's Stuart Broad at 604, and India's Anil Kumble - a spin specialist - who is also on the prestigious list on 619. Anderson has been most prolific at home, taking 434 of 700 wickets, with 266 coming overseas. He's taken 149 against India, 117 against Australia, and 103 facing South Africa.
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