James Anderson surpasses Shaun Pollock in all-time wicket-takers’ list during 3rd Pakistan vs England Test in Sharjah

James Anderson surpasses Shaun Pollock in all-time wicket-takers' list

James Anderson playing his 110th Test match has gone past Shaun Pollock on the all time Test-match wicket-takers table. In career spanning 108 Tests Pollock had 421 wickets credited to his name. Anderson got his 422nd during the third Test of the series against Pakistan at Sharjah claiming the wicket of veteran Younis Khan to go past the South African seamer. Anderson will now have his sights on defeating Sir Richard Hadlee’s 431 wickets and will then have Kapil Dev’s tally of 434 career wickets as a fresh target. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Pakistan vs England 2015, 3rd Test in Sharjah

Anderson is a steady cog in the England team and has taken over the mantle of leading the pace bowling department for his country. His wickets have come at an average of about 29 and a strike rate of about 57.5. He is most widely regarded as a phenomenal exponent of conventional swing and the mention of the trade have often become synonymous with his name. UPDATES: Pakistan vs England 2015, Live Cricket Score: 3rd Test in Sharjah, Day 1

Another fine trait of the 33-year-old has been his outstanding fitness levels given the punishing strains of his discipline. Early 30s are often considered the twilight period of careers for fast bowlers but Anderson has given no hints of retirement so far, neither have his performances dipped. He continues to be an asset to his side especially in the seamer-friendly home conditions.