England vs New Zealand: James Anderson Becomes Only Third Bowler To Achieve Rare Landmark In Tests
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Anderson's milestone came just months after he admitted he was "praying" his international career wasn't over following the decision to drop him for the West Indies tour.
James Anderson claimed his 650th Test wicket as England reduced New Zealand to 27-1 in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test. Anderson was gifted his landmark wicket as New Zealand opener Tom Latham left a straight ball that clattered into his stumps. The 39-year-old fast bowler is just third man ever to reach the landmark after spin legends Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.
Anderson's milestone came just months after he admitted he was "praying" his international career wasn't over following the decision to drop him for the West Indies tour.
Restored to the team by new captain Ben Stokes, Anderson looks as good as ever and his experience will be crucial if England are to win their first Test series since January 2021.
England are locked in an intriguing battle with New Zealand after being dismissed for 539 in Monday's morning session at Trent Bridge.
Joe Root scored a majestic 176 and Ben Foakes added a lively 56 to ensure New Zealand held only a 14-run lead following their own mammoth first innings total of 553.
