England's cricket sensation, James Anderson, 41, has made history by becoming the first fast bowler to reach 700 Test wickets during the INDvENG match in Dharamsala. This remarkable achievement places Anderson alongside cricketing legends Murali and Warne, highlighting his extraordinary skill, longevity, and dedication to the sport over 22 years. Anderson's 700th wicket was Kuldeep Yadav, marking a career that spans over two decades and includes a debut wicket of Mark Vermeulen against Zimbabwe at Lord's in 2003. The cricket world, including Sachin Tendulkar and Piers Morgan, has lauded Anderson's unparalleled contribution to the game, recognizing him as one of the greatest of all time.
๐ Test wicket No.1 - Mark Vermeulen vs Zimbabwe, Lord's 2003 ๐ Test wicket No. 700 - Kuldeep Yadav vs India, Dharamsala 2024 James Anderson ๐ https://t.co/AxjxlxBuOP
Jimmy Anderson. The greatest of all time. ๐ ๐ฌ @sachin_rt #INDvENG https://t.co/x2opwseNBB
Jimmyโs dad celebrating his 700th Test wicket ๐ฅบ https://t.co/Ndf3Lh8ZSV
Difficult to explain just what an incredible achievement that is from @jimmy9 - congratulations on 700 test wickets. ๐
Congrats to @jimmy9 on his 700th Test wicket, more than any non-spinner in history. Heโs 41, been playing for England for 22yrs, and still shows no sign of losing his rare, superlative powers. Incredible bowler. ๐๐๐ https://t.co/6J9MsQQZsx
Sachin Tendulkar ๐ฃ๏ธ 'A fast bowler playing 22 years and taking 700 wickets sounded like fiction, until James Anderson' https://t.co/nmxnfcE8Ta
VIDEO | Here's how England fans reacted to James Anderson's becoming first pacer to take 700 wickets. "I think it's an amazing feat; somebody who is of that age, who is 40 plus, still be playing international cricket and getting 700 wickets is unbelievable." (Full videoโฆ https://t.co/d5IEjmGepe
Milestone man James Anderson ๐ https://t.co/0j7ZYPIbDt
Murali, Warne, and now James Anderson 7โฃ0โฃ0โฃ https://t.co/l0zUYuZtL6
700 Test wickets is incredible for a spinner .. But to witness a seamer reaching that milestone is ridiculous .. I canโt imagine we will see it happen again .. congrats @jimmy9 on reaching heights nobody has reached before & I doubt will in the future .. #INDvENG
England warhorse Anderson enters 700 test wicket club https://t.co/956gJD1Gvn https://t.co/yIKLBgEdv2
Another milestone reached ๐ More history made ๐ Jimmy's 700 Test wickets in numbers here: https://t.co/Eann2PXc97 https://t.co/kdfgcur4ow
#JamesAnderson became the first ever pacer to pick 700 Test wicket after he dismissed Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday morning in Dharamsala #INDvENG https://t.co/aUY0dG9nV4
Undisputed. ๐ #INDvENG https://t.co/hyBJhJSMl5
A star is born โญ๏ธ #INDvENG https://t.co/T5zhzAwBF8
We are so lucky to be witnessing utter greatness ๐ An unfathomable achievement built of unrivalled skill, longevity and absolute dedication ๐ฆ Congratulations, @jimmy9 ๐ https://t.co/fFuDPCoaap