England's James Anderson has become the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets
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00:00 I've said this all throughout my career, I think when I sit down at the end of my career, when I finish, it'll mean a hell of a lot to me and to be able to see what I've achieved.
00:09 But right now, it's hard when you just put all your energy into the present and try to perform well for England, that's all I really focus on.
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00:48 Yeah, Jimmy, he just takes everything in his stride, doesn't he? I've been out on the field for a lot of his milestones over the years and he doesn't play the game for milestones, he plays the games for his teammates and he plays the game for England.
01:00 It was a pretty subdued celebration for 700, even though he knew he needed one more for it, but just an unbelievable ambassador for the game and in particular fast bowling.
01:12 I think I've already said it, but if someone came up to me and said, "Who should I try and emulate if I want to be a good fast bowler?" the first person I'd say is Jimmy Anderson.
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01:22 Takes it, takes it well, again! Five wickets for Jimmy Anderson.
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01:47 I don't set targets or anything like that. I just try and go out and help England win games. My job is to take wickets, that's what I try and do.
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02:15 There is that thing in Jimmy which wants to prolong a career literally as long as possible. He is so adamant that thoughts of retirement are not in his mind.
02:27 He's not really changed physically since he was 35. He still looks really young and fresh and fit and he still really enjoys it. So that's the crucial thing. He's always going to have the skill and the ability to take wickets.
02:41 As long as he keeps that competitive spirit and enjoyment, he can go for as long as he wants to.
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