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Summary James Anderson became the first England bowler to take 500 Test wickets
LONDON (AFP) - James Anderson became the first England bowler to take 500 Test wickets when he dismissed West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite on the second day of the third Test at Lord s on Friday.
Anderson, who started West Indies second innings on 499 Test wickets, reached the landmark when, with the last delivery of his second over, he bowled Brathwaite for four.
The 35-year-old Anderson, playing in his 129th match at this level, was just the sixth bowler overall and third paceman in history to have taken 500 Test wickets.
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