James Anderson did not celebrate after claiming 700 Test wickets. England’s James Anderson became only the third player in cricket history to take 700 Test wickets.
England’s James Anderson became only the third player in cricket history to reach 700 Test wickets, cementing his status as one of the best bowlers. However, the 41-year-old seamer was not in any
Anderson claimed his 700th Test wicket when he dismissed India’s Kuldeep Yadav on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala. With this wicket, he joined an elite club that includes spin legends Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets) and Shane Warne (708 wickets). However, the legendary pacer showed no enthusiasm for celebrating the milestone, believing that if England had won the Test match, he would have felt compelled to celebrate the occasion. Besides, he just had a beer with his dad. Anderson is now only nine wickets away from surpassing Warne as the second highest wicket-taker in Test history.
Furthermore, James Anderson reflected on his achievement and revealed some of his true thoughts, which differed from what others perceived. Anderson made it clear that he has never played cricket with personal goals in mind. He was always focus on winning games for England. As his illustrious career draws to a close, Anderson’s focus remains firmly on contributing to England’s on-field success.
“I don’t play cricket for personal achievements, I guess. Want to win games. I enjoy playing team sports because they provide me with the most excitement. So I’m a little down because we lost 4-1 in the series,” the 41-year-old added.
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My place on the team is not guarantee, so I have to work hard to prove my worth: Anderson
While fans have praised James Anderson’s record as one that may never be surpass, at least in the near future, comparing it to Don Bradman’s iconic 99.94 batting average, the bowler has remained unaffected by such comparisons, dismissing them as irrelevant because he receives no benefit from what others think. However, he appeared to be looking forward to the upcoming cricket season and believe that he was in the best physical shape of his life at the time.
Despite his remarkable accomplishments, Anderson’s hunger and drive remain unwavering, as he recognizes the need to constantly prove himself. In a rather candid admission, the swing king stated unequivocally that his place in the England squad is not permanent, and he does not take his position in the team for granted.
“I am not getting worse. I’m happy with where my game is, and I still enjoy coming to practice every day and trying to improve in the nets. My spot on the team is not guaranteed. So I’ll have to work hard to prove I’m worth a spot in the summer,” Anderson said.
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