Bess hails Anderson as England's GOAT as paceman nears landmark


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 24 Aug 2020

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 23, 2020. England's Dom Bess in action, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS

(Reuters) - England off-spinner Dom Bess has described James Anderson as the greatest English player of all time after the 38-year-old moved within two wickets of becoming the first pace bowler to claim 600 test victims.

Anderson, England's highest test wicket-taker, claimed his fifth victim of the third test against Pakistan on Sunday.

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