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Matthew Cooper

New Zealand star "in awe" of James Anderson and Stuart Broad as "greats" hit landmark

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have made yet more history together as they drew level with Australian legends Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne as the most prolific wicket-taking duo in Test match history.

Having ended day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui with 999 wickets in games together after Anderson dismissed both Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls in the final session, they equalled McGrath and Warne's haul of 1,001 wickets on day two with one wicket apiece.

Broad ended the stay of nightwatchman Neil Wagner, while Tom Blundell was out caught and bowled to Anderson after scoring a magnificent century. And speaking after the close of play, Blundell admitted he was "in awe" of the duo.

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