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In a historic moment for cricket, James Anderson, England’s prolific fast bowler, etched his name in the annals of the sport by becoming the first seam bowler to reach the milestone of 700 Test wickets. His remarkable feat w꧑as achieved during the fifth Test match against India at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Landmark moment in cricket history
The historic breakthrough occurred on Day 3 of the Test match when Anderson coaxed Kuldeep Yadav into an edge, securing his 700th scalp🧸. This achievement further solidified Anderson’s stature as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
A legacy of excellence
Anderson’s journey to 700 wickets has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since making his Test debut in 2003, he has consistently tormented batters with his immaculate s🅰eam bowling and relentless accuracy. His ability to swing the ball both ways with finesse has earned him plaudits from fans and critics alike.
Elite company
By reaching the 700-wicket mark, Anderson joined an elite group of bowlers in the history of Test cricket. He stands alongside spin legends Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne as one of only three players to achieve this remarkable mil🎐estone.
Landmark wickets
Anderson’s inaugural Test wicket came against Zimbabwe’s Mark Vermeulen at Lord’s in May 2003. Subsequently, he reached significant milestones by dismissing South Africa’s Jacques Kallis (100th), Australia’s Peter Siddle (200th), New Zealanders Peter Fulton and Martin Guptill (300th and 400th respectively), West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite (500th), and Pakistan’s Azhar Ali (600th).
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Reactions from the cricket fraternity
The cricketing world ♐was quick to applaud Anderson’s historic achievement. Former players, current cricketers, and fans flooded social medi⭕a with messages of praise and admiration for the English seamer.
Here is how X reacted:
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
on reaching heights nobody has reached before & I doubt will in thꦿไe future ..— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
!Congratulations on your𒀰 700 test wickets. Monumental eff𝔉ort! A true testament of fitness, passion for the game and skill! Well done 👏🙌— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
!— DK (@DineshKarthik)
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire)
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
🙌 |— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket)
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_)
LEGEND 👏👏
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa)
— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy)
The finest and the fittest Test cr💜icket may have seen
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)
on your 70༒0th Test wicket! Outstanding achievement! 👏�🙈� 🇮🇳— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
