England's pace bowler James Anderson has done a great job by taking 1000 wickets in first-class cricket. The 38-year-old Anderson bowled while playing for Lancashire in the County Championship tournament and touched the 1,000-wicket mark.
Actually, Anderson bowled wonderfully against Kent and managed to take 5 wickets. Anderson becomes the first fast bowler to reach the figure of 1000 wickets in first-class cricket after 2005. In 2005, Andy Caddick managed to take 1000 wickets in first-class cricket. At the same time, playing against Kent, Anderson took 7 wickets for 19 runs in 10 overs.
ICC applauds Anderson's performance
The ICC also posted about the amazing performance by sharing Anderson's video and wrote, "Amazing achievement." On social media, people and cricket fans have been congratulating Anderson for his feat. Anderson has played 262 first-class matches so far in which he has achieved 5 wicket hall feat 52 times.
Anderson has 617 wickets in Test cricket
38-year-old Anderson's figures were his best during this match. He made his first-class debut in 2002 and made his Test debut in 2003. Anderson has taken 617 wickets in Test cricket. At the same time, Anderson has become the highest wicket-taker for England in Tests.
Anderson to play against India in August
It is being reported that Anderson will soon be seen in international cricket. There is going to be a five-Test series between England and India in August. Anderson will get a chance to play and bowl against India's best batsman.