Glamorgan stalwart Michael Hogan claimed his 600th first-class wicket yesterday when he dismissed Northants' Luke Procter in the Bob Willis Trophy.
The veteran seam-bowler went wicket-less in the first innings, but was relieved to finally reach the landmark.
"There's a bit of relief," he admitted. "I'm not normally one for stats but this one's lingered around and almost created a bit of a mental speed-hump for me, and I put more and more pressure on myself to get it. Hopefully I can relax and go about my business now."
"Any performance where you've contributed to winning games is generally among the ones you remember, they're the best, but the 500th at Kent was pretty special.
"I've tried to lead the attack, that's what I'm in the team to do, I pride myself on the way I go about my business and I'm happy with the performance I've put on the board, but that's what I'm paid to do."
Having begun his first-class career late, the 39-year-old shared the secret of his success and longevity.
"It's been an unbelievable ride, at 28 I had no wickets on the board, so 600 wickets and a long career, it's been amazing," he said.
"The secret is a hot bath and a glass of red wine normally! I started late, but I always try and keep fit, always try and bowl as much as I can to keep my body ticking over, just hard work."
