A look at Jimmy Anderson's 700th Test Wicket after announcing his impending international retirement.
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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.
00:19 [Music]
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.
01:05 Just an unbelievable ambassador for the game and in particular fast bowling. 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.
01:18 [Music]
01:22 Takes it, takes it well, again! Five wickets for Jimmy Anderson.
01:31 [Music]
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.
02:00 [Music]
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.
02:35 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 really.
02:48 [Music]