ENGvNZ: James Anderson left behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Dravid

ENGvNZ: England’s fast bowler James Anderson is setting new records on the 22-yard strip as he ages. The 39-year-old Anderson made his 650th victim in Test cricket by bowling Tom Latham in New Zealand’s second innings on the fourth day of the second Test match of the series against New Zealand. Anderson is the first pacer to achieve this feat in the longest format of cricket

. Along with this, he also left behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid by registering another record in his name

James Anderson has become the second cricketer in the world after the age of 30 to play 100 Test matches. He achieved this feat when he landed on the ground in the Nottingham Test against New Zealand. At number two in this list is Anderson’s compatriot wicketkeeper Alec Stewart, who played the most 107 Tests after the age of 30.

Sachin Tendulkar, who has achieved the status of God among his fans, and Rahul Dravid, popularly known as the wall of Team India, have played the same 95-95 Test matches after 30 years.

James Anderson has become the third bowler in the world after Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne to take 650 or more wickets in Test cricket.