James Anderson Breaks Anil Kumble's Record For Most Runs Conceded In Test History

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: James Anderson created an unwanted record on Day 2 of the third Test against India as he went past Anil Kumble's tally of having conceded most runs in Test history.

James Anderson of England during a nets session at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday (February 16).

England speedster James Anderson created an unwanted record during the India vs England third Test at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday (February 16). He now holds the distinction of being the bowler to have conceded most Test runs. He went past Indian legend Anil Kumble's tally of runs conceded in Test cricket history. (Image Credit: Getty)

While Kumble conceded 18,355 runs in his Test career, Anderson has now conceded more runs than him playing his 185th Test for England. (Image Credit: Getty)

Sri Lankan spinner off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is third on the list, with 18,180 runs in 133 Tests, (Image Credit: Getty)

Australia's legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne went for 17,995 runs in his Test career. (Image Credit: Getty)

Stuart Broad who shared the Three Lions dressing room with Anderson for much of his career also features on the list, having conceded Stuart Broad 16,719 runs in during the course of his career. (Image Credit: Getty)