England's quick Stuart Broad has become only the second player to take 100 Test wickets at Lord's, joining long-time pace-bowling partner James Anderson, who was on the field to welcome him in celebration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the second day of the opening Test against South Africa, the 36-year-old Broad dismissed Kyle Verreynne with an edge behind to Ben Foakes to become the second player to take 100 Test wickets at the venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Proteas though took a commanding lead in the match, first dismissing the hosts for a paltry 165 in 45 overs before lunch on Day 2 and then notching up 289\/7 for a 124-run advantage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Broad with the record becomes the fourth person to take 100 Test wickets at a single venue, entering an exclusive group with his teammate as well as Sri Lankan pair Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath. Muralitharan has achieved the feat at three venues: Galle, Kandy and the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, according to ICC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The feat is just another achievement in the sport for Broad, who is approaching Glenn McGrath's fifth spot on the all-time Test wicket-taking list. Broad, with 553 scalps, is 10 away from equalling his Australian rival, and could well pass him by the end of the current series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In terms of quick bowlers, Anderson (658 scalps so far) would be the only man separating Broad at the top once overtaking the Australian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Players to take 100 Test wickets at a single venue<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muttiah Muralitharan -- Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo -- 166;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muttiah Muralitharan -- Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy -- 117;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
James Anderson -- Lord's, London -- 117 so far;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muttiah Muralitharan -- Galle International Stadium, Galle -- 111;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rangana Herath -- Galle International Stadium, Galle --102;<\/p>\r\n\r\n