In the ongoing third Test between India and England in Rajkot, English pacer James Anderson has surpassed the legendary Indian bowler Anil Kumble in the all-time list of most runs conceded by a bowler in Test history.
Anil Kumble retired in 2008 and held the top position on the list before the match. The veteran leg-spinner has conceded 18,355 runs during his illustrious 132-Test career.
Anderson, who is considered as the most successful fast bowler in Test history has now surpassed Kumble. At the time of this update, he had conceded 18,371 runs in his 185th Test.
Muttiah Muralitharan holds the third position on the list, having conceded 18,180 runs from 133 Tests. After this, the list is accompanied by Shane Warne with 17,995 runs and Stuart Broad with 16,719 runs.
With 696* James Anderson is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history, after Muttiah Muralitharan with 800 wickets and Shane Warne with 708 wickets.
James Anderson has also opened up on his retirement from Test Cricket. While having a conversation with The Telegraph, Anderson said, "I would like to be able to go out on a nice note. I don’t want to drag it out, and people are thinking: ‘Can you just do one.’ Morgs [Morgan] last year woke up and just knew it was time to call it a day. I am just hoping that is the case."
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He further added, "I feel privileged to have got in a position where I can make a decision because, as a bowler, it is usually taken out of your hands with injury or selection. It will be nice to go out on my own terms, but when that will be, you just have to wait and see."