ENG v PAK 2020: James Anderson completes 600 Test wickets; Indian cricketers laud his achievement

Anderson became the first fast bowler in cricket history to achieve the milestone of 600 Test wickets.

By Salman Anjum - 26 Aug, 2020

England’s James Anderson on Tuesday (August 25) became the first fast bowler in cricket history to achieve the milestone of 600 Test wickets. The right-arm pacer reached the landmark when he dismissed Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali on the fifth day of the third and final Test between the two teams in Southampton.

Anderson had claimed a five-wicket haul in Pakistan's first innings, and he returned in their second innings to pick Abid Ali and Azhar after the visitors were made to follow on.

Only Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708) and Anil Kumble (619) had previously breached the 600-wicket barrier in the traditional format of the game, making Anderson just the fourth bowler with 600 or more Test scalps.

After this monumental achievement, the 38-year-old Anderson is deservedly garnering praises from all quarters.

India’s current, former cricketers also took to social media to congratulate and appreciate the veteran England paceman.

Here are the tweets:

Never thought I’d see in my lifetime a fast bowler take 600 test wickets! It’s not just the quantity but the quality with which he has bowled - be it slow or fast wickets, bounce or no bounce, seam or no seam, for him conditions never mattered! Sir @jimmy9 you are the #GOAT pic.twitter.com/ADrrW7m3zp
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9 on 600 test wickets.. #swingking @ECB_cricket @SkyCricket Legend ????????
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 25, 2020

GOAT pic.twitter.com/gjfiXrrgaA
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9 for this outstanding achievement of 600 wickets. Definitely one of the best bowlers I've faced.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 25, 2020

For a fast-bowler to play 156 test matches is an incredible achievement, a testament of his endurance. And becoming the first fast bowler to 600 test wickets is a just reward for the hard-work & the passion with which @jimmy9 has played his cricket. Many congratulations #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/RGOdReZXuL
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 25, 2020

Congrats @jimmy9 on achieving a marvellous feat. Always a joy to watch you bowl with the red cherry. ????#600Wickets #TestCricket
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9, so proud moment on becoming the FIRST ever fast bowler to pick 600th Test Wicket????
Here’s to many more milestones! ????✌️ https://t.co/NJpQF93uQD
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) August 25, 2020

Great skills and even greater performer @jimmy9 #600wickets #test
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 25, 2020

One of those cricketers who made the game richer in content by their skills. Cricket will owe eternal gratitude to cricketers like Jimmy Anderson. My abiding memory of him : Virat v Anderson 2018 series in England.????????????
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 25, 2020

An extraordinary bowler @jimmy9 goes past yet another milestone. What a bowler and what an achievement !! ???????? Well done and look forward to having a healthy debate on the run out and shredder ASAP! Someone like you can really help settling the stigma surrounding it. ????????????????
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9 on your 600 wickets! Massive effort from a great fast bowler. Welcome to the club ????????
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 25, 2020

600. Jimmy Anderson. One of the greatest.... ???????? #ENGvsPAK
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 25, 2020

600* Test wickets.
What an incredible achievement! One of the greatest fast bowlers of the game. Congratulations @jimmy9 ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/md5nO9dj0g
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) August 25, 2020

Well done james Anderson @jimmy9 .. this milestone is just greatness ..156 test matches as fast bowler is just unthinkable..u will make every young fast bowler believe that greatness is achievable .@bcci @ECB_cricket
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) August 25, 2020

Congratulations for your remarkable achievement @jimmy9! Your passion, fortitude and drive are exceptional, cheers and best wishes for the future. #600TestWickets
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 25, 2020

What an incredible achievement @jimmy9! Many congratulations on your feat.

6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ wickets in Test Cricket over a span of 17 years for a fast bowler is a testament to your grit, perseverance and accurate bowling. pic.twitter.com/nQok5bgbOG
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 25, 2020

By Salman Anjum - 26 Aug, 2020

ENG v PAK 2020: James Anderson completes 600 Test wickets; Indian cricketers laud his achievement

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