"He ranks with the great English fast bowlers with the Bob Willises, the Ian Bothams and folks like that. They made a great mark and for him to be in that category, it's a tribute to him. He will surely be remembered as a great," the 63-year-old Richards said.
"He's done magnificently well. Anderson has got tremendous ability and I guess where he's at now -- four wickets away from surpassing the great Sir Ian -- is a tribute to the individual and to his professionalism as leader of the bowling attack. I captained a lot of great bowlers and would have liked Anderson too."
