England’s fast bowler, James Anderson, 32, has become England’s highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He took his his 384th wicket in a test match against West Indies in Antigua. Anderson surpassed Ian Botham’s haul of 383 wickets in the final session on the last day of his 100th test. The 384th wicket was West Indies player Denesh Ramdin, who was caught for 57 by Alastair Cook.

Tidbits

1. Anderson’s nicknames are Jimmy, King of Swing, The Burnley Express..etc
2. He made his test debut against Zimbabwe in 2003.
3. Anderson has been the main player in England Cricket Team because of his consistent pace attack and for his ability to swing the ball.
4. He has a total of 16 five-wicket hauls so far and he also has twice taken 10 wickets in a match.
5. Anderson’s best figures of seven for 43 coming against New Zealand in Nottingham in 2008.
6. Till now he has played 194 One day International and took a total of 294 wickets.