Anderson hits new heights but England are still yet to follow suit

By Chris Stocks at Lord’s

On a high: England’s James Anderson enjoys his fifth wicket of the West Indies’ second innings Inset: Celebrating taking the wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite for his 500th Test scalp
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THIS will always be remembered as the match that saw James Anderson make history by becoming only the sixth bowler to take 500 Test wickets.
Anderson reached the landmark with two wickets on the second evening, the sold-out Lord’s crowd greeting the moment with a standing ovation that saw the leader of England’s attack close to t...

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