The first Test of the five-match Test series is taking place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, between India and England. On the third day of this match on Friday, England veteran fast bowler James Anderson set a new record. With the dismissal of Indian batsman KL Rahul, Anderson became the third highest wicket taker in the world in Test cricket. The English fast bowler has left India leg spinner Anil Kumble in the matter. Kumble now congratulates Anderson on his brilliant performance. Anderson has now taken 621 wickets in Test cricket and now Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets) and Shane Warne (708) are ahead of him.
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Many former cricketers have congratulated Anderson on this remarkable achievement. Now Kumble’s name is also included in the congratulatory list. Congratulating Anderson, former spinner Kumble wrote on Twitter, ‘Congratulations James Anderson. The fact that the fast bowler has reached there is indeed a joy. The legend of England.
Kumble has 619 wickets to his name. Kumble took the wicket in 132 matches and Anderson broke Kumble’s record in 163 matches. Speaking of the match, Anderson has taken four wickets so far. On the second day of the match, Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli put out Jimmy Anil Kumble’s record. He took both these wickets in the 41st over in two consecutive deliveries. Today, he dismissed KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur.
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High level 18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence. This is a special effort for any bowler, but for a fast bowler.
Many congratulations to James Anderson who is the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time. Richly deserved. pic.twitter.com/2Ot6FYydcg– VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 6, 2021
Kumble’s former teammate VVS Laxman also tweeted a heartfelt tribute to Anderson’s achievement. Laxman said, ’18 years of hunger and the pursuit of relentless excellence. This is a special effort for any bowler, but for a fast bowler. Many congratulations to James Anderson for being the world’s third highest wicket taker in Test cricket.
