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James Anderson takes 600th Test wicket to become first Englishman and only fourth player EVER to reach incredible total

Now he has confirmed that the first Test against West Indies on 10 July will be his last appearance for the nation.“But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I got to, because there is no greater feeling.”He added: “It has been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game I've loved since I was a kid.

Legendary spinners Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka and Australia's Shane Warne are the only two ahead of him.

 

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