James Anderson on Saturday became the most successful pace bowler in the history of international cricket. The 40-year-old ageless pace legend accomplished this feat in the second Test against South Africa in Manchester's Old Trafford.
Anderson dismissed Simon Harmer for 16 off 48 balls to accomplish this feat. Anderson delivered an excellent delivery that went past Harmer's stumps and sent the bails flying.
The wicket left the Old Trafford crowd erupting, who celebrated the landmark reached by the pace legend. Now, he has overtaken Glenn McGrath (949 wickets) to become the sport's leading pacer.
In 287 matches, Anderson has taken 951 wickets. He is also the fourth most successful bowler in all of international cricket, after overtaking McGrath.