"Anderson set a new precedent by 5 wickets against Sri Lanka".

Anderson set a new precedent by 5 wickets against Sri Lanka

24.01.2021

The 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and England is already underway. In the 1st innings of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, James Anderson took 6 wickets for 40 runs and set several precedents. Anderson became the youngest pacer to take five wickets in a Test innings in the subcontinent.

Jimmy also broke the record of New Zealand pacer Hadley at the age of 38. Hadley, 37, took five wickets in the subcontinent's Test innings, according to records. With this, Anderson took 5 wickets for a total of 30 times in Test matches.

Anderson overtook legendary Australian player Glenn McGrath by playing Sri Lanka on this date. Glenn McGrath took 5 wickets in 29 innings. At the moment, Anderson is the second fastest wicket-taker with 5 wickets.

Richard Hadley has taken 5 wickets 36 times in Tests. Sri Lanka's Muralitharan has taken 5 wickets in 67 innings. Shane Warne has taken 37 wickets, Hadley has taken 36 wickets, Kumble has taken 35 wickets and Herath has taken 5 wickets in 34 innings. Anderson has the highest number of wickets in Tests at 606 and is the leading pacer.

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