Will James Anderson break Murali's 800 wicket record?

[Raz0r6ack]

Currently 116 wickets away.

Wickets around world cricket the most bowler/pace friendly they've been in decades.

A lot of current batsmen perhaps a little less technically and mentally apt for Test cricket because of the innovation of Twenty20 cricket.

Tom Brady played until he was in his mid 40s. Could Anderson do the same?

How nervous are Sri Lankans getting?

 

[ZK$]

Yes.

 

[Slifer]

Not going to lie, the guy has come a long long way. Most impressed by his series in Pakistan than anything else.

 

[CricketFan90s]

James Anderson is a Legend in Longevity Category

 

[Arachnodouche]

James Anderson is a Legend in Longevity Category

His missus must be a happy woman

 

[CricketFan90s]

Muthiah Muralidaran

In Sri Lanka

1992-2010

73

134

4176.5

1087

9646

493

9/51

13/115

19.56

2.30

50.8

45

15

James Anderson

In England

2003-2022

101

192

3640.2

971

10207

429

7/42

11/71

23.79

2.80

50.9

24

3

Stuart Broad

In England

2008-2022

92

176

3114.1

700

9582

370

8/15

11/121

25.89

3.07

50.5

13

3

Anil Kumble

In India

1993-2008

63

115

3465.2

895

8710

350

10/74

14/149

24.88

2.51

59.4

25

7

Ravichandran Ashwin

In India

2011-2023

53

103

2517.5

557

6798

326

7/59

13/140

20.85

2.69

46.3

25

6

Shane Warne

In Australia

1992-2007

69

129

3236.1

815

8420

319

8/71

12/128

26.39

2.60

60.8

15

4

Glenn McGrath

In Australia

1993-2007

66

131

2638.1

788

6483

289

8/24

10/27

22.43

2.45

54.7

11

2

Rangana Herath

In Sri Lanka

1999-2018

49

92

2378.4

469

6575

278

9/127

14/184

23.65

2.76

51.3

26

7

Only Bowlers in the Cricket History to take 275+ Wickets at home

James Anderson needs 65 Wickets to break the record of Muralidaran as the Most Successful Bowler at home.

 

[Migara]

Most probably not.

Sei Lankans have lot more things to be nervous than Murali's record. For instance to start winning matches once more.

 

[Raz0r6ack]

Most probably not.

Sei Lankans have lot more things to be nervous than Murali's record. For instance to start winning matches once more.

You wouldn't be gutted if Murali lost the record?

It wouldn't only deprive Sri Lanka of their one major leading statistical achievement in Test cricket but it could also take some long term sting out of the "Murali >Warne" viewpoint in retrospect.

 

[Slifer]

You wouldn't be gutted if Murali lost the record?

It wouldn't only deprive Sri Lanka of their one major leading statistical achievement in Test cricket but it could also take some long term sting out of the "Murali >Warne" viewpoint in retrospect.

Sri lanka also has the highest team total record. That's pretty significant as well.

 

[Line and Length]

I admire Anderson's achievements but NO

 

[Sunil1z]

You wouldn't be gutted if Murali lost the record?

It wouldn't only deprive Sri Lanka of their one major leading statistical achievement in Test cricket but it could also take some long term sting out of the "Murali >Warne" viewpoint in retrospect.

What ?
No one considers Kapil Dev better than Richard Hadlee or Pollock better than Marshall based on number of wickets .

 

[Raz0r6ack]

What ?
No one considers Kapil Dev better than Richard Hadlee or Pollock better than Marshall based on number of wickets .

Casual fans could easily see it as a point in their favour considering how close of a comparison it is between Warne and Muralidaran. How they overtook each other during their careers for leading wicket taker. Most cricket fans aren't die-hard statsguru analysts.

The other comparisons aren't as applicable or are as renowned in cricketing folklore.

Don't really see what's so funny about that tbh.

Sri lanka also has the highest team total record. That's pretty significant as well.

Didn't even know that. I think in a general sense most people would know Tendulkar has the most runs and centuries, Lara the highest score, Bradman the highest average and Muralidaran most wickets.

 

[trundler]

You wouldn't be gutted if Murali lost the record?

It wouldn't only deprive Sri Lanka of their one major leading statistical achievement in Test cricket but it could also take some long term sting out of the "Murali >Warne" viewpoint in retrospect.

I think people would still argue that Murali was better because he was.

 

[ataraxia]

As to the thread title – I don't think so but do sure hope so

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

If he stays fit, he's gotta have a reasonable chance. He could have retired years ago if he wanted. Desire is necessary, and fitness is too. I think this current England ethos is feeding the desire part, which may keep him going for long enough. But, if he gets a decent-sized injury at any point now, I suspect he'll hang up his boots.

 

[Zinzan]

No, but he'll get within 50.

 

[Migara]

You wouldn't be gutted if Murali lost the record?

It wouldn't only deprive Sri Lanka of their one major leading statistical achievement in Test cricket but it could also take some long term sting out of the "Murali >Warne" viewpoint in retrospect.

Murali has highest ODI wicket tally, most 5ers and 10ers, SL has highest test total and dismissed a side for lowest ODI total. There are plenty of records, but in my eyes, they are good on players and teams who performed them, but has nothing to do with current team. That is the most important to us.

And of course Murali is slightly better test bowler and in ODIs here is light years ahead of Warne. So there is not even a question who is the better all format spinner.

 

[the big bambino]

*Of course*

 

[Socerer 01]

Casual fans could easily see it as a point in their favour considering how close of a comparison it is between Warne and Muralidaran. How they overtook each other during their careers for leading wicket taker. Most cricket fans aren't die-hard statsguru analysts.

The other comparisons aren't as applicable or are as renowned in cricketing folklore.

Don't really see what's so funny about that tbh.


Didn't even know that. I think in a general sense most people would know Tendulkar has the most runs and centuries, Lara the highest score, Bradman the highest average and Muralidaran most wickets.

have you been on r/cricket?

 

[Socerer 01]

also who gives a **** about what casuals think. they’re casuals for a reason