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Jun 15, 2022
England pacer James Anderson claimed his 650th Test wicket in the second match against New Zealand.
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Anderson became the first pace bowler ever, and the third bowler in all, to get to that landmark.
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Only two bowlers, both of them legendary spinners, have taken more wickets than him in Test cricket.
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Australian leg spinner Shane Warne took 708 wickets from 145 Test matches and is placed second.
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On the top of the list is Sri Lankan off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan: 800 wickets from 133 Tests.
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39-year-old James Anderson has so far played 171 Tests and is still active at the highest level.
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Though it is not usual for quicks to be playing at his age, Anderson is still as good as ever.
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He got his international career extended when new captain Ben Stokes got him back for this series.
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Will the swing merchant go on to create more landmarks? Going by his form alone, don't bet otherwise.
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