Anderson created a big world record by becoming the first fast bowler and the fourth bowler. Anderson has played 188 Test matches for England.

James Anderson News In Hindi: James Anderson etched his name in the history books in the last Test match of his career, the first Test match played between England and West Indies at Lord's. Anderson created a major world record by becoming the first fast bowler and the fourth bowler to achieve this remarkable feat. Anderson has played 188 Test matches for England.

Legendary England cricketer James Anderson on Thursday (July 11) created a major world record during play on Day 2 of the first Test match of the ongoing series between England and West Indies at the iconic Laurels Cricket Ground in London.

Anderson, playing the last Test match of his illustrious career, is set to retire from the game with a win as England look set to register a big win. At the end of the second day's play, West Indies have lost six wickets in their second innings and are still 171 runs behind England.

Anderson had a poor first innings, taking just one wicket, while debutant Gus Atkison did most of the damage with an impressive seven wickets. However, the 41-year-old Anderson is in scintillating form in the second innings, dismissing Windies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Jason Holder in memorable performances.

James Anderson created history

During his farewell Test, Anderson created a major world record and became the first fast bowler to bowl 40,000 balls in the longest format in the 147-year history of Test cricket, and is the fourth bowler to achieve this feat after Muttiah Muralitharan (44039), Anil Kumble (40850) and Shane Warne (40705). Anderson is one of the three fast bowlers to bowl more than 30,000 balls in the history of Test cricket.

Fast bowler who bowled the most balls in Test cricket history

james anderson 40000

Stuart Broad 33698

Courtney Walsh 30019

Glenn McGrath 29248

Kapil Dev 27740

Anderson also became the first fast bowler in the history of the game to complete 50,000 balls in all three formats of international cricket. During his career, Anderson has so far played 188 Test matches and taken 703 wickets. Anderson is the second-highest bowler to play in Test cricket history and the third-highest wicket-taker. No other fast bowler has taken more wickets than him.

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