Jasprit Bumrah can do no wrong; as a matter of fact, he hasn&rsquo;t done much wrong in his career thus far. On Sunday (Dec 29), day four of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Bumrah broke Australia&rsquo;s back with four wickets in the second innings, including picking three of just 11 balls in his second spell. Bumrah completed his 200 Test wickets &ndash; the quickest by an Indian and fourth overall regarding balls bowled (8484).
The ace Indian quick began proceedings with Sam Konstas&rsquo; wicket early in the innings, bowled him on eight before returning to wreak havoc in the first over of his second spell, picking two wickets of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.&nbsp;
Having dismissed Head for a duck earlier in the first innings, Bumrah removed him again on just one, unlocking the milestone of picking 200 wickets in this format. Head&rsquo;s wicket saw him accomplish this feat at the lowest average recorded for a bowler (19.56), creating history.
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Jasprit Bumrah takes his 200th Test wicket and follows it up with 201 just moments later!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilestoneMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilestoneMoment</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nrmainsurance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nrmainsurance</a> <a href="https://t.co/NpiXDBaVDI">pic.twitter.com/NpiXDBaVDI</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1873203596919025985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-mcg-test-jasprit-bumrah-strikes-double-blow-on-day-4-to-complete-200-test-wickets-watch-8574484" rel="dofollow">BGT, MCG Test: Bumrah becomes quickest Indian to 200 Test wickets</a>
Social media went berserk over Bumrah&rsquo;s incredible feat, with fans and former cricketers going to a limit to call him perhaps the best pacer of all time.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Bumrah wasn&rsquo;t done with those two wickets, as he got rid of keeper-batter Alex Carey in his next over to complete a four-for thus far in the second innings. Australia lost four wickets in 21 balls post lunch, with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (picked up Steve Smith) sharing honours.
From 80 for two at one stage, Australia got reduced to 91 for six and at tea on day four, their scorecard read 135 for six, with Marnus Labuschagne and captain Pat Cummins at the crease.
Check out social media reactions to Bumrah&rsquo;s incredible feat -
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200 sticks at 19.56. Unreal. What a bowler. Mind-boggling stuff. Well done Boom Boom. <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bumrah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bumrah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BGT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZTtjkUuTga">pic.twitter.com/ZTtjkUuTga</a>
&mdash; Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaviShastriOfc/status/1873203093153956082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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We only believe in Jassi bhai 😎 200 Test Wickets for Boom Boom Bumrah 🔥🔥 He brings up this milestone with the big wicket of Travis Head.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> <a href="https://t.co/QiiyaCi7BX">pic.twitter.com/QiiyaCi7BX</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1873202014798397870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Best Bowling average after 200th Test wicket Jasprit Bumrah - 19.56 Joel Garner - 20.34 Shaun Pollock - 20.39 Waqar Younis - 20.60 or 20.61
&mdash; Krishna Kumar (@KrishnaKRM) <a href="https://twitter.com/KrishnaKRM/status/1873201729204043873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Jasprit Bumrah the first bowler in Test history to take his 200th wicket with an average under 20. Best bowler of this generation. Best bowler ever. And not just in terms of numbers <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusvInd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusvInd</a>
&mdash; Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/1873201725827690505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bumrah, Best bowler in the world atm
&mdash; Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/darren_lehmann/status/1873206630969688313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Long after I am done with this game, I will remember Bumrah's opening bursts in this series and smile. Truly, it has been a master at work.
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1873167504203497917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Yeah, Bumrah&rsquo;s the best I&rsquo;ve seen.
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JASPRIT BUMRAH in Tests 🔹 First ever player to reach 200 wickets at an average under 20 🔹 Fewest balls by Indian bowler to 200 wickets (8484) 🔹 Fewest matches by Indian pacer to 200 wickets (44)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/a8QaGQAc8R">pic.twitter.com/a8QaGQAc8R</a>
&mdash; Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) <a href="https://twitter.com/kaustats/status/1873227574836642007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
Australia's lead crossed 240 with four wickets remaining at the time of publishing this article.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Having dismissed Head for a duck earlier in the first innings, Bumrah removed him again on just one, unlocking the milestone of picking 200 wickets in this format.

Jasprit Bumrah can do no wrong; as a matter of fact, he hasn’t done much wrong in his career thus far. On Sunday (Dec 29), day four of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Bumrah broke Australia’s back with four wickets in the second innings, including picking three of just 11 balls in his second spell. Bumrah completed his 200 Test wickets – the quickest by an Indian and fourth overall regarding balls bowled (8484). The ace Indian quick began proceedings with Sam Konstas’ wicket early in the innings, bowled him on eight before returning to wreak havoc in the first over of his second spell, picking two wickets of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Having dismissed Head for a duck earlier in the first innings, Bumrah removed him again on just one, unlocking the milestone of picking 200 wickets in this format. Head’s wicket saw him accomplish this feat at the lowest average recorded for a bowler (19.56), creating history. Jasprit Bumrah takes his 200th Test wicket and follows it up with 201 just moments later!#AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/NpiXDBaVDI — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2024 Also read | BGT, MCG Test: Bumrah becomes quickest Indian to 200 Test wickets Social media went berserk over Bumrah’s incredible feat, with fans and former cricketers going to a limit to call him perhaps the best pacer of all time. Meanwhile, Bumrah wasn’t done with those two wickets, as he got rid of keeper-batter Alex Carey in his next over to complete a four-for thus far in the second innings. Australia lost four wickets in 21 balls post lunch, with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (picked up Steve Smith) sharing honours. From 80 for two at one stage, Australia got reduced to 91 for six and at tea on day four, their scorecard read 135 for six, with Marnus Labuschagne and captain Pat Cummins at the crease. Check out social media reactions to Bumrah’s incredible feat - 200 sticks at 19.56. Unreal. What a bowler. Mind-boggling stuff. Well done Boom Boom. @Jaspritbumrah93 #AUSvIND #Bumrah #BGT pic.twitter.com/ZTtjkUuTga — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 29, 2024 We only believe in Jassi bhai 😎 200 Test Wickets for Boom Boom Bumrah 🔥🔥 He brings up this milestone with the big wicket of Travis Head.#TeamIndia #AUSvIND @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/QiiyaCi7BX — BCCI (@BCCI) December 29, 2024 Best Bowling average after 200th Test wicket Jasprit Bumrah - 19.56 Joel Garner - 20.34 Shaun Pollock - 20.39 Waqar Younis - 20.60 or 20.61 — Krishna Kumar (@KrishnaKRM) December 29, 2024 Jasprit Bumrah the first bowler in Test history to take his 200th wicket with an average under 20. Best bowler of this generation. Best bowler ever. And not just in terms of numbers #AusvInd — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 29, 2024 Bumrah, Best bowler in the world atm — Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) December 29, 2024 Long after I am done with this game, I will remember Bumrah's opening bursts in this series and smile. Truly, it has been a master at work. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 29, 2024 Yeah, Bumrah’s the best I’ve seen. — Neal 🇦🇺 (@NealGardner_) December 29, 2024 JASPRIT BUMRAH in Tests 🔹 First ever player to reach 200 wickets at an average under 20 🔹 Fewest balls by Indian bowler to 200 wickets (8484) 🔹 Fewest matches by Indian pacer to 200 wickets (44)#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/a8QaGQAc8R — Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) December 29, 2024 Australia's lead crossed 240 with four wickets remaining at the time of publishing this article. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT - Social media in awe of Jasprit Bumrah’s Test milestone at MCG

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4. Jadeja, however, kept chipping in with regular wickets as Australia were bundled out for 177. While Jadeja made a roaring comeback at the highest level, R Ashwin was also not far behind.&nbsp;

Ashwin returned wiht 3 for 42 but achieved a huge feat. By dismissing Alex Carey, he became only the second Indian bowler to claim 450 scalps in whites. The 35-year-old wily off-spinner is the second fastest bowler to reach the mark in 88 Tests. He is only behind Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralidaran who reached the feat in 80 matches.

Ashwin also became just the ninth bowler in Test cricket&nbsp;to enter the 450-wicket club. Here's a list of bowlers who are part of the elite club:

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-drops-a-sitter-to-give-a-reprieve-to-steve-smith-on-day-1-of-nagpur-test-560277">WATCH: Virat Kohli drops a sitter to give a reprieve to Steve Smith on Day 1 of Nagpur Test</a>

Muttiah Muralitharan - 80 matches 
R Ashwin - 89 matches 
Anil Kumble - 93 
Glenn McGrath - 100 
Shane Warne - 101 
Nathan Lyon - 112 
James Anderson - 115 
Courtney Walsh - 118 
Stuart Broad - 128

In the list of leading wicket-takers in Tests, Ashwin is at the ninth spot (452 scalps). Here's the top-ten list:

Muttiah Muralitharan - 800 wickets 
Shane Warne - 708 wickets 
James Anderson - 675 wickets 
Anil Kumble - 619 wickets 
Stuart Broad - 566 wickets 
Glenn McGrath - 563 scalps 
Courtney Walsh - 519 wickets 
Nathan Lyon - 460 wickets 
R Ashwin - 452 wickets 
Dale Steyn - 439 wickets

Riding on Jadeja's 5 for 47 and Ashwin's 3-fer, India dismissed Australia for 177 on Day 1 of Nagpur Test. At stumps, the hosts are in a strong position at 77 for 1 with captain Rohit Sharma batting on 56.

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma & Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4.

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma & Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4. Jadeja, however, kept chipping in with regular wickets as Australia were bundled out for 177. While Jadeja made a roaring comeback at the highest level, R Ashwin was also not far behind. Ashwin returned wiht 3 for 42 but achieved a huge feat. By dismissing Alex Carey, he became only the second Indian bowler to claim 450 scalps in whites. The 35-year-old wily off-spinner is the second fastest bowler to reach the mark in 88 Tests. He is only behind Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralidaran who reached the feat in 80 matches. Ashwin also became just the ninth bowler in Test cricket to enter the 450-wicket club. Here's a list of bowlers who are part of the elite club: Also Read: WATCH: Virat Kohli drops a sitter to give a reprieve to Steve Smith on Day 1 of Nagpur Test Muttiah Muralitharan - 80 matches R Ashwin - 89 matches Anil Kumble - 93 Glenn McGrath - 100 Shane Warne - 101 Nathan Lyon - 112 James Anderson - 115 Courtney Walsh - 118 Stuart Broad - 128 In the list of leading wicket-takers in Tests, Ashwin is at the ninth spot (452 scalps). Here's the top-ten list: Muttiah Muralitharan - 800 wickets Shane Warne - 708 wickets James Anderson - 675 wickets Anil Kumble - 619 wickets Stuart Broad - 566 wickets Glenn McGrath - 563 scalps Courtney Walsh - 519 wickets Nathan Lyon - 460 wickets R Ashwin - 452 wickets Dale Steyn - 439 wickets Riding on Jadeja's 5 for 47 and Ashwin's 3-fer, India dismissed Australia for 177 on Day 1 of Nagpur Test. At stumps, the hosts are in a strong position at 77 for 1 with captain Rohit Sharma batting on 56.

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin creates history, becomes second Indian bowler to claim 450 Test scalps

England pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-james-anderson-goes-past-anil-kumble-to-become-third-highest-wicket-taker-in-tests-403548">James Anderson</a> became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him.&nbsp;

Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;

ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-spirited-bowling-sees-bangladesh-defeat-australia-in-3rd-t20i-take-unassailable-lead-in-series-403622">Cricket: Spirited bowling sees Bangladesh defeat Australia in 3rd T20I, take unassailable lead in series</a>

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YESSS <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmy9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jimmy9</a> moves past Anil Kumble to become the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history!! 🐐 
 
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Taking to his Twitter, Kumble wrote, "Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there." Apart from Kumble, several other cricketing greats also wished Anderson. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman too congratulated him, he tweeted, "18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved."

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Recently, Anderson also opened up about playing in his 40s. As quoted by ICC, he said, "I still love turning up every day at training, putting in the hard yards and being in the dressing room with the lads trying to forge a win for England. That's all I've really ever bothered about and what I'll keep trying to do."

"I am sure I will have to be a little bit wise about which games I play and which I don't. That's something for the selectors, coach, captain and the medical team to help with as well. It's not just me saying I will play this one and not that one. We want to play in the best team but be careful of managing workloads. We will try and discuss what is best for the team," he added.&nbsp;

England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham.

England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him. Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game. ALSO READ | Cricket: Spirited bowling sees Bangladesh defeat Australia in 3rd T20I, take unassailable lead in series James Anderson, at 39, becomes the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket 🐐#ENGvIND | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/vo874jWePa — ICC (@ICC) August 6, 2021 × YESSS @jimmy9 moves past Anil Kumble to become the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history!! 🐐 Scorecard/Videos: https://t.co/5eQO5BWXUp 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3JUktTb3D1 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 6, 2021 × Taking to his Twitter, Kumble wrote, "Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there." Apart from Kumble, several other cricketing greats also wished Anderson. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman too congratulated him, he tweeted, "18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved." Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there. #legend @ECB_cricket — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 6, 2021 × 18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved. pic.twitter.com/2Ot6FYydcg — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 6, 2021 × Recently, Anderson also opened up about playing in his 40s. As quoted by ICC, he said, "I still love turning up every day at training, putting in the hard yards and being in the dressing room with the lads trying to forge a win for England. That's all I've really ever bothered about and what I'll keep trying to do." "I am sure I will have to be a little bit wise about which games I play and which I don't. That's something for the selectors, coach, captain and the medical team to help with as well. It's not just me saying I will play this one and not that one. We want to play in the best team but be careful of managing workloads. We will try and discuss what is best for the team," he added.

'Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there': Anil Kumble on James Anderson becoming third-highest wicket-taker in Tests

England pacer James Anderson has surpassed Anil Kumble to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The 40-year-old achieved this feat on Day 3 of the first Test between England and India.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-patient-kl-rahul-takes-india-ahead-of-england-in-nottingham-403531" hreflang="en">Cricket - Patient KL Rahul takes India ahead of England in Nottingham</a>

It took Jimmy Anderson 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. &nbsp;James Anderson is now the third-highest wicket-taker after Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan and Australian icon Shane Warne.&nbsp;

He achieved it after removing KL Rahul, who scored 84 runs to take India past England in the first innings. James Anderson also got an important wicket of Virat Kohli, he got him out on golden duck.&nbsp;

But speaking to the media after the day's action, Anderson played the rivalry down and said it is all about playing to one's strength and keep individual battles out.

"I try not to focus too much on that (on his battle with Virat Kohli). I think it is important we as bowlers do what we do best in our strength. I was trying to swing the ball away from the two openers and get that edge. After that, I was trying to attack the stumps and bowl a tad straighter. You have to keep individual battles out of it," said Anderson while replying to an ANI query.

When ANI asked which wicket was more special between Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli, Anderson replied: "Yeah, it is unfair to pick one because they are both great batsmen. So to get them both out, it is great and I am delighted. I cannot pick one."

Anderson ended the innings with four wickets in hand.

England pacer James Anderson has surpassed Anil Kumble to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The 40-year-old achieved this feat on Day 3 of the first Test between England and India.

England pacer James Anderson has surpassed Anil Kumble to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The 40-year-old achieved this feat on Day 3 of the first Test between England and India. ALSO READ: Cricket - Patient KL Rahul takes India ahead of England in Nottingham It took Jimmy Anderson 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. James Anderson is now the third-highest wicket-taker after Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan and Australian icon Shane Warne. He achieved it after removing KL Rahul, who scored 84 runs to take India past England in the first innings. James Anderson also got an important wicket of Virat Kohli, he got him out on golden duck. But speaking to the media after the day's action, Anderson played the rivalry down and said it is all about playing to one's strength and keep individual battles out. "I try not to focus too much on that (on his battle with Virat Kohli). I think it is important we as bowlers do what we do best in our strength. I was trying to swing the ball away from the two openers and get that edge. After that, I was trying to attack the stumps and bowl a tad straighter. You have to keep individual battles out of it," said Anderson while replying to an ANI query. When ANI asked which wicket was more special between Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli, Anderson replied: "Yeah, it is unfair to pick one because they are both great batsmen. So to get them both out, it is great and I am delighted. I cannot pick one." Anderson ended the innings with four wickets in hand.

Cricket - James Anderson goes past Anil Kumble to become third-highest wicket taker in Tests

England's legendary pacer James Anderson is regarded as one of the best bowlers in the game of cricket. The 38-year-old has broken several records in his prolific career and is on verge of adding another page in his illustrious career as he heads into the second and final Test of the series against New Zealand.&nbsp;

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The veteran bowler is just four wickets shy of surpassing Indian spin legend Anil Kumble into the top three wicket-takers list in Test cricket.

Kumble retired from the international level with 619 wickets in his bag in 132 Test matches, whereas, Jimmy Anderson has 616 wickets to his name in 161 matches at an average of 26.58.&nbsp;

Muttiah Muralitharan tops the elite list with 800 wickets, followed by Australian spin wizard Shane Warne with 708 wickets.&nbsp;

Anderson is also six wickets away from 1000 first-class wickets.&nbsp;

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"1,000 wickets does seem like a lot. In this day and age I don't know if it's possible to get that many first-class wickets any more. With the amount of cricket that's played, there doesn't seem to be that longevity in bowlers any more, and there's loads of T20 cricket and whatever else going on around the world. It feels a lot," Anderson had said.

After the New Zealand series, England will play India, followed by Ashes.&nbsp;

England's legendary pacer James Anderson is regarded as one of the best bowlers in the game of cricket. The 38-year-old has broken several records in his prolific career and is on verge of adding another page in his illustrious career as he heads into the second and final Test of the series against New Zealand.

England's legendary pacer James Anderson is regarded as one of the best bowlers in the game of cricket. The 38-year-old has broken several records in his prolific career and is on verge of adding another page in his illustrious career as he heads into the second and final Test of the series against New Zealand. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals The veteran bowler is just four wickets shy of surpassing Indian spin legend Anil Kumble into the top three wicket-takers list in Test cricket. Kumble retired from the international level with 619 wickets in his bag in 132 Test matches, whereas, Jimmy Anderson has 616 wickets to his name in 161 matches at an average of 26.58. Muttiah Muralitharan tops the elite list with 800 wickets, followed by Australian spin wizard Shane Warne with 708 wickets. Anderson is also six wickets away from 1000 first-class wickets. IN PICS| Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 "1,000 wickets does seem like a lot. In this day and age I don't know if it's possible to get that many first-class wickets any more. With the amount of cricket that's played, there doesn't seem to be that longevity in bowlers any more, and there's loads of T20 cricket and whatever else going on around the world. It feels a lot," Anderson had said. After the New Zealand series, England will play India, followed by Ashes.

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