Jimmy Anderson Takes 400th Test Wicket for England

Jimmy Anderson took his 400th Test wicket for England on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.

The seam bowler dismissed Martin Guptill for a duck to reach the milestone.

Only 11 other men in cricket history having taken 400 or more Test wickets. 

The list is headed by three spinners as Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan took 800 Test wickets, Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne picked up 708 while Anil Kumble of India claimed 619.

Glenn McGrath is the first seam bowler on the list with 563, and the Australian is followed by West Indies quick Courtney Walsh who rounds out the top five with 519.

Anderson was naturally pleased with the feat in the aftermath. Per The Guardian: 

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It's a nice feeling and it was a proud moment for me. 

It feels a bit surreal when you see the list of guys who have done it, guys I've watched and admired over the years. 

I knew it was there so it was nice to get it out the way early so I could try to concentrate on bowling. I'd rather do it at Old Trafford but it will do. 

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Anderson became England’s all-time leading Test wicket taker in Antigua last month.

The 32-year-old broke the previous record of 383 wickets, which was held by Ian Botham.