On Thursday at the home of the more famous, London-based MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) Ntini took five for 75 as South Africa bowled out England for just 173 on the first day of the second Test at Lord's.

"It was better to take five wickets at Lord's than to play at my own Lord's," joked Ntini after South Africa finished the first day well placed at 151 for one -- just 22 behind.

"It was one of my dreams, one of my ambitions. This is my first Test at Lord's and I wanted to leave a mark for the new generation and for the black community."

Ntini, 26, playing his 33rd Test, was one of the first black cricketers to breakthrough following South Africa's re-admission to Test cricket in 1992.

But the Border quick added that his success here was for the whole country.

"I represent everyone in South Africa. Everyone in South Africa is behind the South African cricket team.

"The people back home can see there is no colour issue. It's about how talented you are," Ntini insisted.

Ntini's haul means his name will join a host of cricket legends on the Lord's honours board inside the pavilion where players who take five or more wickets and/or score a hundred in a Test match have their names inscribed for eternity.

"Corrie van Zyl (South Africa's bowling coach) is putting the name of one of his boys up there," Ntini said.

"This is one of the greatest tours to come on."

Ntini added that new-ball partner Shaun Pollock's help had been vital after his first six overs cost 41 runs on Thursday.

"To have a bowler of the talent of Shaun Pollock at the other end is great. He just said to me this has got to stop."

He also said that the wickets of England openers Marcus Trescothick and new Test captain Michael Vaughan had given him most pleasure.

"Trescothick and Vaughan are dangerous players. It was good to get them early on."

Both Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff fell into a hooking trap set by Ntini.

"I was not really surprised. We had our plans," said the fast bowler.

He also made light of the fact that England's last wicket pair of Darren Gough and James Anderson put on 55, the best stand of the innings.

"It was good to see that. It shows the pitch is getting slower and that should be an advantage to our batters."