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The incomparable James Anderson

Returning columnist Mark Ramprakash pays tribute to England’s record-shattering seamer after the 41-year-old snared his 700th Test wicket MARK RAMPRAKASH

Former England batter and current Middlesex batting coach

@MarkRamprakash

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