article_snippet.sent: The fact Jimmy Anderson and Sir Ian Botham are the leading wicket-takers in England Test history proves cricket is a game in which players of completely different character can thrive.
article_snippet.sent: It takes a range of types to make a successful team and you could not get more contrasting personalities than Sir Ian and the quiet lad from Burnley who broke his English Test wicket-taking record on Friday night.
article_snippet.sent: When I played for England we had Alec Stewart, meticulous and well organised, opening the batting with that scruffy herbert Mike Atherton.
article_snippet.sent: Then we had Andrew Caddick, who needed reassurance and an arm round the shoulder, opening the bowling with a character in Darren Gough who loved the limelight and wanted to be the centre of attention.
article_snippet.sent: Jimmy Anderson was one of the nicest blokes I captained