England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to James Anderson as the Lancashire swing bowler closed in on a national record
James Anderson
London: England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to James Anderson as the Lancashire swing bowler closed in on a national record.
James Anderson
Anderson needs just eight more wicket to surpass Ian Botham's England Test record of 383 in 102 Tests and could overtake the all-rounder in the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval starting today.
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"It's an amazing achievement," Cook told reporters at The Oval yesterday. "If he does it in this game, I think it'll mean England are in a very strong position," added Cook, whose side have come from 1-0 down to lead the series 2-1.
"He's the most skilful bowler in the world. And I think that's a pretty good attribute as a bowler."