James Anderson

2022 - 8 - 26

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Record-breaking feat for James Anderson in Manchester (International Cricket Council)

England's veteran fast bowler James Anderson made his 100th Test appearance at home during the second Test between England and South Africa in Manchester.

Anderson started his 100th Test at home on a fine note, dismissing South Africa opener Sarel Erwee caught behind in the fifth over. Sachin Tendulkar, who is the only player to play 200 Tests, has 94 appearances in India and comes behind Anderson in the list. Anderson became the first player in Test history to play 100 Test matches at home.

James Anderson becomes first player to make 100 test appearances ... (Times Now)

England pace veteran James Anderson achieved a milestone on Thursday as he became the first-ever player in the history of cricket to make 100 test ...

England's ageless bowler accomplished this feat during his side's second Test of three-match series against [South Africa](/topic/south-africa)in Manchester. [England](/topic/england)pace veteran [James Anderson](/topic/james-anderson)on Thursday became the first-ever player in the history of the sport to make 100 Test appearances at home in the longer format. Anderson accomplished this feat during England's second test of three-match series against South Africa in Manchester.

Anderson becomes first player in Test history to reach incredible mark (Hindustan Times)

The legendary England pacer reached a massive feat as he took the field in the second Test of the series against South Africa on Thursday.

[James Anderson ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/james-anderson)achieved an incredible feat when he took the field for the side in the second Test of the series against South Africa on Thursday. England are trailing the series 0-1, having conceded a crushing innings-and-12-runs loss in the first match at Lord's. Earlier in the second Test, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Old Trafford.

SA vs ENG: James Anderson becomes the first cricketer to play 100 ... (The Statesman)

The 40-year-old pacer achieved the landmark during the second Test between England and South Africa in Manchester. IANS | August 26, 2022 11:06 am.

The veteran started his 100th Test at home on a fine note, dismissing South Africa opener Sarel Erwee caught behind in the fifth over. Sachin Tendulkar, who is the only player to play 200 Tests, has 94 appearances in India and comes behind Anderson in the list. Adding another feather to his cap, veteran England fast bowler James Anderson on Thursday scripted history by becoming the first cricketer in the history of the sport to play 100 Test matches at home.

ENG v SA: England Great James Anderson Creates Unusual ... (News18)

The lanky paceman, who made his debut in 2003, has now become the only cricketer to play hundred Test matches in his home country alone as he went onto ...

Furthermore, he also managed to draw the first blood when he had Proteas opener Erwee caught behind for three runs. Since then, he has gone strength to strength becoming the highest ever wicket-taker for England in Test cricket. Harmer, a stalwart wicket-taker with English county side Essex, returned in place of towering left-arm quick Marco Jansen in the only change to the XI that overwhelmed England by an innings and 12-runs in the first Test at Lord’s last week. Earlier, South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday as the Proteas recalled off-spinner Simon Harmer. Known as the Greatest of All Time(GOAT) in the whole of England, James Anderson set a new record, becoming the first cricketer to play hundred Test matches in a single country as he came out to bowl against South Africa in the second Test match in Old Trafford, Manchester. The lanky paceman, who made his debut in 2003, has now become the only cricketer to play hundred Test matches in a particular country alone as he went onto account for South Africa opener with a brilliant in-swinger.

James Anderson Becomes First Cricketer To Play 100 Tests At ... (Outlook India)

India's Sachin Tendulkar (94) and Australia's Ricky Ponting (92) are second and third respectively on the list behind James Anderson.

[Ball-By-Ball Commentary](https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket-live-score/2nd-test-south-africa-vs-england/51792?source=commentary) [Scorecard](https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket-live-score/2nd-test-south-africa-vs-england/51792) Broad took 3/37. Meanwhile, Anderson and Broad took three wickets each to help England dismiss South Africa for 151 after tea on Day 1 of the second Test on Thursday. [Cricket News](https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/cricket) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is third with 92 Tests at home.