James Anderson Became First Pacer To Bowl 40000 Deliveries

Veteran English fast bowler James Anderson became the first pacer to bowl 40000 deliveries in test cricket. Overall, he gets the fourth position on the elite list of most balls bowled in test cricket along with Muttiah Muralitahran, Shane Warne, and Anil Kumble.

The 41-year-old fast bowler accomplished the feat in his 188th appearance on the 3rd day of Lord’s test against West Indies on Friday. The hosts beat the visitors by an innings and a huge margin of 114 runs in the game. The credit for England’s victory went to Gus Atkinson who took 12 wickets in the match, including two fifers. Anderson who played his final game at the highest level also bagged four wickets which contained 3/32 in the 2nd innings.

The right-arm bowler who amazed the world with his insane swing bowling and longevity for a long 21 years, bowed out from the format with 704 wickets to his name, lacing with 32 five-wicket hauls.

Most Balls Bowled in Tests

• Muttiah Muralitharan (SL)- 44039
• Anil Kumble (IND)- 40850
• Shane Warne (AUS)- 40705
• James Anderson (ENG)- 40037
• Stuart Broad (ENG)- 33698