King of swing Anderson passes Botham's record


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  • Saturday, 18 Apr 2015

Cricket - West Indies v England - First Test - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 17/4/15 England's James Anderson in the field Action Images via Reuters / Jason O'Brien Livepic

(Reuters) - James Anderson became England's highest wicket-taker in test cricket when he claimed his 384th victim in the drawn first test against West Indies in Antigua on Friday.

The 32-year-old fast bowler surpassed Ian Botham's haul of 383 wickets when he had Denesh Ramdin caught for 57 by Alastair Cook at first slip in the final session on the last day of his 100th test.

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