England’s Anderson takes 600th Test wicket
England's James Anderson became just the fourth bowler and first paceman to take 600 Test wickets when he dismissed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali in the third Test at Southampton on Tuesday.
James Anderson celebrates his 600th Test wicket after dismissing Pakistan captain Azhar Ali. POOL/AFP/Alastair Grant
The only bowlers with more Test wickets than the 38-year-old Anderson are a trio of retired spinners — Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800 Test wickets), Australia’s Shane Warne (708) and India’s Anil Kumble (619).
Anderson reached the landmark when, with his 14th ball of Tuesday’s fifth day, he produced a rising delivery that moved away from right-hander Azhar, on 31, and took the shoulder of the bat, with England captain Joe Root holding a head-high catch at first slip.
Pakistan, following on, were now, 109-3.
