Cricket fraternity congratulates Jimmy Anderson on 600 Test wickets
The 3-match Test series between England and Pakistan was mostly dominated by rain and bad light. But for a certain James Anderson, it was an opportunity to add another record feather to his cap. The Englishman on Tuesday (August 25) became the first fast bowler in the history of the game to scalp 600 Test wickets.
For now, Anderson’s majestic achievement puts his retirement rumours to rest. The 38-year-old admits he still has the fire to perform at the highest level. He also has the faith of his captain Joe Root, who insists the veteran be a part of England’s next Ashes outing Down Under. Can he get to 700 Test wickets? While most fast bowlers his age are enjoying their retirement days, Anderson says, “Why not?”.
On Tuesday evening, tributes congratulating Jimmy started pouring in on social media from all corners of the cricketing fraternity:
From a fellow record-holder
Congratulations @jimmy9 on your 600 wickets! Massive effort from a great fast bowler. Welcome to the club ??
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 25, 2020
Michael Vaughan knows the significance
Remarkable achievement to play 156 Tests as a Batsman .. To do it as a quick bowler & then achieve 600 wickets is nothing short of extraordinary .. Well done @jimmy9 .. England’s greatest ever bowler .. #TestCricket
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 25, 2020
Medium-fast bowler?
Incredible 600 by @jimmy9 . What an amazing achievement. Playing 156 Test Matches for a medium fast bowler is no less achievement. Cheers mate. #JamesAnderson #600TestWickets #England pic.twitter.com/dVFMqPvuwA
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 25, 2020
Massive respect from Bumrah
Congratulations for your remarkable achievement @jimmy9! Your passion, fortitude and drive are exceptional, cheers and best wishes for the future. #600TestWickets
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 25, 2020
Shane Warne calls it as it is
Congrats on the 600th Jimmy – Aweosme effort buddy ? pic.twitter.com/VWflgISbKv
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) August 25, 2020
Virat Kohli has an admission to make
Congratulations @jimmy9 for this outstanding achievement of 600 wickets. Definitely one of the best bowlers I’ve faced.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 25, 2020
Ashwin extends a healthy hand
An extraordinary bowler @jimmy9 goes past yet another milestone. What a bowler and what an achievement !! ?? Well done and look forward to having a healthy debate on the run out and shredder ASAP! Someone like you can really help settling the stigma surrounding it. ????
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) August 25, 2020
