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IND vs ENG Test Series: James Anderson eyes top spot in elite bowlers list

IND vs ENG Test Series: James Anderson eyes top spot in elite bowlers list

Anderson already holds the record for being the most successful bowler against India (139 wickets) in Test cricket. 

James Anderson has already reached the pinnacle of the sport. The right-arm pacer is the third-highest wicket-taker with 690 wickets to his name and is on the brink of breaking Shane Warne’s record of 708 Test wickets. With everyone’s eyes set on Anderson breaking Warne’s record, the pacer may just break another record on his way to the 709 wicket tally.

Overseas pacers with the most wickets in India

James Anderson already holds the record for taking the most wickets against India in Test cricket. But the pacer from Lancashire also has the chance to go past legends like Malcolm Marshall and Andy Roberts to become the overseas pacer with the most wickets against India in Test cricket.

PlayerWickets
Courtney Walsh43
Wesley Hall38
John Lever37
Andy Roberts37
Malcolm Marshall36
James Anderson34

Currently, he has 34 wickets at 29.32 in 13 matches and occupies the sixth spot on the list. The elite list is dominated by West Indians, with Anderson and John Lever being the only English bowlers.

With the 5-match IND vs ENG test series coming up, James Anderson needs just 10 wickets to take the top spot. At 41, Anderson may not be at his peak physical fitness, but even if the pacer manages to play 2-3 Test matches, he stands a great chance to top the list.

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