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England pacer James Anderson<\/a> on Saturday picked up his 111th First Class wicket. He dismissed India captain Rohit Sharma<\/a> on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test in Ranchi to achieve the feat. Since making his debut in 2003, Anderson has been a vital cog in England’s Test setup. He is also the all-time wicket-taker in Tests among fast bowlers. As Anderson came out to bowl on Day 2 after England were bowled out for 353, the cameraman spotted a spectator who had a special poster dedicated to the England icon.<\/p>\n In the poster, the fan wrote that he will start studying after Anderson, 41, retires from the sport.<\/p>\n “I will start to study when James Anderson retires,” the poster read.<\/p>\n Despite being 41, Anderson seems to be showing no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n Reacting to the poster, former India head coach asked the fan to go on a holiday, saying that Anderson isn’t retiring anytime soon.<\/p>\n “You’ve got to wait, young man. You are not studying soon, go on a long holiday. It is not happening any time soon,” Shastri was heard as saying on-air.<\/p>\n Shastri also praised Anderson for his longevity, having already served England for more than two decades.<\/p>\n “Got to respect and admire the individual for his sheer longevity. To be around for so long and continue playing at the top level is superb,” he added.<\/p>\n Anderson provided England with an early breakthrough in the first session after England were bowled out.<\/p>\n Shoaib Bashir, however, was the star for England as he dismissed Shubman Gill<\/a> (38), Rajat Patidar<\/a> (17) and Ravindra Jadeja<\/a> (12) in the second session.<\/p>\n Earlier, Joe Root<\/a> remained unbeaten on 122 as England folded for 353 in their first innings.<\/p>\n Resuming at the overnight score of 302 for seven, Root and Ollie Robinson<\/a> completed their century stand for the eighth wicket to take England forward.<\/p>\n In the process, Robinson (58 off 96) hit his maiden Test half-century.<\/p>\n Jadeja (4\/67) picked up all the three remaining England wickets on day 2.<\/p>\n Debutant Akash Deep<\/a> (3\/83) impressed on the first day, while Mohammed Siraj<\/a> (2\/78) picked up two wickets.<\/p>\n India are leading the five-match Test series 2-1.<\/p>\n (With PTI Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n