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Jimmy Anderson yesterday became only the sixth bowler to take 500 Test wickets, then said he was relieved to have put the milestone behind him.
‘ i can’t quite believe i’ve got this many,’ said Anderson after reaching 500 by bowling West indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite.
‘i’m more relieved to get it out of the way than anything else.
‘The 500th nipped back down the slope. Lord’s is such a special place. To get my first Test wicket and to get my 500th here will live with me for a long time.’
Anderson, 35, then also bowled Kieran Powell as the tourists closed on 93 for three, an overall lead of 22 in this decisive third Test.
But he risks being banned from bowling for the rest of the match after being warned twice for running on the pitch, prompting a heated exchange with umpire marais erasmus. one more warning and he will be out of the attack.