England on top as Jimmy takes 500th
James Anderson became the first England bowler to take 500 Test wickets and just the sixth in history when he dismissed West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite on the second day of the third Test at Lord's on Friday.
Anderson, who started West Indies' second innings on 499 Test wickets, reached the landmark when, with the last delivery of his second over, he bowled Brathwaite with a big inswinger.
A capacity crowd at Lord's rose to give Anderson a standing ovation, with the Lancashire swing bowler having started his Test career by taking five wickets in his debut innings against Zimbabwe at the 'home of cricket' in 2003.
West Indies were 93 for three at Friday's close -- just 22 runs ahead -- with Anderson having taken two for 17 in nine overs.
"It feels good -- it's a bit surreal still; I can't quite believe that I've got this many wickets or played as much as I have but I'm more relieved to get it out of the way, to be honest," Anderson told Sky Sports.
Anderson added: "It was an amazing ovation. It's such a special place for me --- to get my first (Test) wicket and my 500th here is something that will live with me for a long time.
"I've got my family and friends here so that makes it even more special."
SCORES IN BRIEF
WEST INDIES: 123 and 93/3 (Powell 45, Hope 35 not out; Anderson 2-17, Broad 1-25)
ENGLAND: 194 (Malan 20, Stokes 60, Bairstow 21, Broad 38; Roach 5-72, Holder 4-54)
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