WHAT THEY SAID

It’s a great relief to all of us it’s happened. 600 priceless rewards for 17 years of hard craft and toil for Jimmy. It’s a great achievement. He’s been extraordinary. His longevity – to play 156 Tests is extraordinary for any player, let alone a fast bowler.

SIR ANDREW STRAUSS

What a moment, what a very proud moment for Jimmy and for his family and his teammates and everyone else involved in England cricket.

SHANE WARNE

Congratulations Jimmy on your 600 wickets! Massive effort from a great fast bowler. Welcome to the club

ANIL KUMBLE

Absolutely incredible, I’m a big fan of Jimmy’s. Just the fact he’s still playing now, in his 156th Test match, which in itself is just incredible. The rigours, the stresses that fast bowlers put on their body day in day out, to turn around and front up and just work your backside off is just absolutely incredible.

GLENN MCGRATH

Outstanding achievement of 600 test wickets. Congratulations. Hard work and dedication throughout his career has resulted in a skilled champion bowler. Great inspirational story for youngsters

AZHAR MAHMOOD

Champion bowler James Anderson! Congrats on reaching the first-ever 600 wickets for a fast bowler... hard work, passion and never-day-die approach have been the hallmark of your career. Doyen of fast bowlers, best wishes for the rest of your career.

WASIM AKRAM

Fantastic achievement – congratulations Jimmy.

JASON GILLESPIE