Lord’s Cricket Ground, dubbed as the ‘Mecca of Cricket’, ‘Home of Cricket’ witnessed an unusual sight on September 8. The attraction of Day 2 of the third Test between England and West Indies was James Anderson’s much-awaited 500th Test scalp. Everyone was waiting for the moment while a man of the crowd had different plans altogether. He has chosen a perfect day to propose to his girlfriend and surprise her. The man succeeded in his efforts as the girl agreed to the proposal as the crowd cheered and they kissed each other.
Day 2 was an eventful one at the Lord’s Cricket Ground as Anderson took his 500th wicket as Kraigg Brathwaite and got a little emotional after it, shedding a few tears of joy. Anderson bagged his 501st wicket as well later in the innings before the third session of play ended with an outstanding delivery to Kieran Powell.
Anderson became the first English fast bowler to take 500 or more wickets in Test cricket. Anderson took 2 wickets in the first innings as well. He got rid of Roston Chase on Day 3 as well early in the first innings. England need wickets and Anderson is on song having reached this feat, he might be lethal on Day 3 as well.
Here’s the video of the marriage proposal in the stands of Lord’s Cricket Ground-
Here’s the video of the 500th wicket of Anderson and the ones to follow after that-
Oh Jimmy Jimmy! Here’s all you need to know about @jimmy9‘s 500 Test wickets. #Jimmy500 pic.twitter.com/xCwBP64vhz
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 8, 2017
What a delivery this was to make it 501 Test wickets for @Jimmy9
More today please lads! pic.twitter.com/M8l5A1uJxc
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 9, 2017
The first wicket of the day! Chase caught behind off Jimmy.
LIVE: https://t.co/Cyyqfe6dy6 pic.twitter.com/ZrI5TXwqom
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 9, 2017
The Day 2 of the third Test was an eventful one as Ben Stokes got bowled all hands up by Shannon Gabriel on a no ball. Though Stokes could not make the most of the opportunity as he got out in the same over and that too in a similar fashion.
Post Day 2, Anderson also talked to the press and got a bit nostalgic after taking his 500th Test wicket.
