Stuart Broad and James Anderson Rewrite Test Cricket History Together
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad has attributed his longevity in cricket to his partner James Anderson. The formidable duo made history on Saturday by breaking the record for most Test wickets by teammates previously held by Australian legends Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
During the ongoing first Test match between New Zealand and England in Mount Maunganui, Broad cleaned up Kiwi opener Devon Conway, earning their 1002nd Test scalp as teammates, surpassing the Australian duo’s record of 1001.
The England seamer humbly acknowledged Anderson's role in his career, stating that he feels fortunate to have been born in the same era as him. He emphasized that without the 40-year old, he would not have been able to accomplish the feats that he has.
Broad bowler further elaborated that he has acquired a wealth of knowledge from Anderson throughout his career, crediting him as the reason for his continued success. The 36-year-old regards Anderson as a great leader to follow in the sport.
The Englishman also expressed his gratitude to New Zealand, as it holds a special place in his and Anderson's hearts. Broad reminisced about the time they entered the team together in 2008, in Wellington.
The pace bowler acknowledged that McGrath and Warne were iconic players in the game, and modestly reckoned that he and Anderson are not on the same level of quality purely because of what they Australian pair had done for the sport. However, he expressed contentment with breaking the record with Anderson and taking the number of wickets he has with his bowling partner.
Meanwhile, Broad was spitting fire in the second innings vs New Zealand. The veteran pacer wreaked havoc as he picked up four Kiwi wickets within 27 deliveries to put England in a commanding position in the ongoing Test. Notably, he picked all his wickets by destroying the woodwork. The visitors will look to pick the remaining five wickets early on Day 4 to secure a famous win and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
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