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Fans Salute James Anderson After 30th Five-Wicket Haul In Tests

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James Anderson took his 30th five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The England pacer now has 606 wickets in cricket's longest format. He reached the milestone after dismissing Niroshan Dickwella for 92 runs.

He also registered the dismissals of Suranga Lakmal (0), Angelo Mathews (110), Kusal Perera (6), Oshada Fernando (0) and Lahiru Thirimanne (43). He is now sixth in the list of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, overtaking former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath. Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan tops the list with 67 five-wicket hauls in the longest format.

Anderson is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He is behind Anil Kumble, who has 619 wickets to his name. Muralitharan sits atop the list with 800 wickets.