James Anderson

James Anderson

Bowler

Batting Style Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Fast Medium
Age 41 years
Place of Birth England
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10 Dec 2024

Muthiah Muralidaran

Year-ender: Celebrating England legend James Anderson's stellar Test career  

The Test retirement of England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson was among the most prominent cricket events of the year 2024.

IPL 2025 auction: Warner, Williamson, and Smith among unsold players

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction saw certain highs and lows, with several high-profile cricketers going unsold.

IPL 2025 auction: James Anderson gets ignored by franchises

42-year-old English cricket veteran, James Anderson, had registered for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the first time.

James Anderson to play for CSK? Michael Vaughan predicts

Former England cricket team captain, Michael Vaughan, has speculated that James Anderson could be picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the impending 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction.

James Anderson: Decoding his stats in T20 cricket

42-year-old English cricket veteran, James Anderson, registered for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the first time.

England's James Anderson registers for IPL 2025 auction at 42

In a surprising move, 42-year-old English cricket veteran James Anderson has registered for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the first time.

06 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ollie Pope backs Chris Woakes to shine in Pakistan Tests

England's stand-in Test captain, Ollie Pope, has expressed confidence in Chris Woakes's ability to excel in the upcoming away Test series against Pakistan.

22 Sep 2024

Adil Rashid

Decoding England bowlers with 200+ ODI wickets

Adil Rashid became the third England spinner to claim 200 wickets in ODI cricket.

21 Sep 2024

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid becomes first England spinner with 200 ODI scalps

Veteran England spinner Adil Rashid has made history for his side in ODI cricket.

Overseas pacers with most number of Test wickets in India

India lock horns with Bangladesh in a two-Test series after a 45-day hiatus, starting September 19, in Chennai.

16 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Major League Cricket eyes England's James Anderson for upcoming season

James Anderson, the highest wicket-taker in Tests among pacers, has emerged as a potential recruit for the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC).

10 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

England players with the most POTS awards in Test cricket

England clinched their recent home Test series against Sri Lanka 2-1 despite a historic eight-wicket defeat in the third and final Test at The Oval.

07 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

James Anderson extends tenure as England's bowling consultant

James Anderson, the former fast bowler and only pacer with 700-plus Test wickets, has extended his stint as the bowling consultant for the England cricket team.

02 Sep 2024

Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson jubilated after all-round heroics in Lord's Test

Gus Atkinson has made a significant mark in cricket history, following his outstanding performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.

31 Aug 2024

Gus Atkinson

'Amazing' - England pacer Gus Atkinson jubilated after Lord's century 

Gus Atkinson, the 26-year-old Surrey cricketer, has expressed his elation after securing a spot on the Lord's honors board for the third time in two months.

27 Aug 2024

Virat Kohli

James Anderson lauds Virat Kohli as 'greatest finisher' in cricket

Former England fast bowler, James Anderson, has hailed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as the "greatest finisher" in cricket history.

21 Aug 2024

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc hints at retirement, mentions James Anderson's longevity 

Mitchell Starc, Australia's express left-arm pacer, has hinted at the possibility of his retirement in the near future.

13 Aug 2024

Test Cricket

James Anderson considers participation in T20 leagues following Test retirement

James Anderson, the seasoned England fast bowler, is contemplating a surprising return to cricket after his recent retirement from Test matches.

24 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Decoding England bowlers with most Test wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham

England host West Indies for the third and final Test of the 2024 series, starting July 26.

22 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Presenting youngest England bowlers with fifer in home Tests

Shoaib Bashir was the pick of England's bowlers in the fourth innings of the 2nd Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

17 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

England to play home Test without Anderson-Broad duo after 2012

After claiming a big win in the series opener, England will take on the West Indies in the 2nd Test in Nottingham, starting July 18.

12 Jul 2024

Test Cricket

James Anderson was highly successful against these nations in Tests

James Anderson played his final Test for England, ending his long career on a high.

12 Jul 2024

Test Cricket

Bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in Test cricket

James Anderson signed off with a bang as England thrashed West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test match at Lord's.

12 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

These batting greats were James Anderson's bunnies in Tests

James Anderson signed off from international cricket following England's innings triumph over West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.

12 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

James Anderson signs off from Test cricket: Decoding his stats

It's the end of an era as James Anderson has retired from Test cricket.

12 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test, England blow West Indies away at Lord's: Stats

England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs to seal the first Test at Lord's inside three days.

11 Jul 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite

James Anderson vs Kraigg Brathwaite in Test cricket: Key stats

Kraigg Brathwaite will be relieved that he won't face James Anderson again in Test cricket.

James Anderson breaks Kapil Dev's record against WI in Tests

James Anderson, who is set to sign off from cricket post the ongoing 1st Test between England and West Indies at Lord's, achieved a massive milestone on Thursday.

10 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Lord's Test: High-flying England decimate West Indies on Day 1

England have gained a massive advantage over West Indies on Day 1 of the first Test match at Lord's on Wednesday.

10 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Last dance for England's James Anderson: Presenting his unbreakable records

Over two decades after making his Test debut at the iconic Lord's, England pacer James Anderson is set to bid adieu to the sport on this very ground.

09 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Revisiting James Anderson's best Test spells versus West Indies

England's pace-bowling legend James Anderson is set to bid adieu to international cricket.

09 Jul 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite

Bowlers to dismiss Kraigg Brathwaite most often in Tests

England and West Indies will meet in a three-match Test series, starting July 10 at Lord's.

09 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Decoding James Anderson's stellar record against West Indies in Tests

One of the most prolific pacers to have graced the game, James Anderson is set to retire from international cricket.

09 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, 2024 Test series: Key player battles

England and West Indies gear up for a three-match Test series, starting July 10 at Lord's.

09 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Uncanny facts about James Anderson's international career 

Veteran England seamer James Anderson is set to bid adieu to international cricket.

08 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test, England host WI at Lord's: Preview and stats

England and West Indies will be up against each other in the opener of the three-Test series, starting July 10 at Lord's.

08 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Best returns for England bowlers in home Tests versus WI

England's home summer season will start with a three-match Test series against West Indies, starting on July 10 at the Lord's.

06 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

England bowlers with most Test wickets at home versus WI

England's home summer season will start with a three-match Test series against West Indies, starting on July 10 at the Lord's.

30 Jun 2024

England Cricket Team

England drop senior players for WI Test series: Details here 

Experienced campaigners Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, and Ollie Robinson found no spot in England's 14-man squad for the impending Test series against the West Indies at home.

India decimate 'Bazballers' England in Test series: Key takeaways

India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala to clinch the series 4-1.

All-round India demolish England in Dharamsala Test, clinch series 4-1

India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala, clinching the series 4-1.

Shoaib Bashir scripts history with second fifer versus India: Stats

Young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir scripted history with a brilliant five-wicket haul as England dismissed India for 477 in the second innings of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.

Dharamsala Test: India post 477, earn 259-run lead over England

Team India has posted a mammoth total of 477 in their first innings of the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala.

James Anderson becomes first-ever pacer with 700 Test wickets: Stats 

England legend James Anderson has become the first-ever fast bowler to take 700 wickets in Test cricket.

India vs England, Dharamsala Test: Match preview and key stats

India and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test match in Dharamsala, starting March 7.

Dharamsala Test: England pacer James Anderson can attain these records

James Anderson is on the brink of history when India and England square off for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on March 7.

25 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Kumble, becomes highest wicket-taker in India (Tests)

Ravichandran Ashwin continues to script records as he has become the highest wicket-taker in Tests in India.

23 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin completes 100 Test wickets against England: Key stats

Premier India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has attained a unique milestone in Tests.

England recall Bashir, include Robinson for 4th Test versus India

England have confirmed their XI for the fourth and penultimate Test against India in Ranchi, starting on February 23.

15 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes completes 100 Test matches: Decoding his sensational stats

One of England's finest all-rounders ever, Ben Stokes has completed 100 appearances in Test matches.

India bounce back, beat England in Visakhapatnam; five-Test series leveled

India bounced back from a painful defeat in Hyderabad by beating England in the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam.

2nd Test: India on top, own 171-run lead over England

Team India has tightened its grip over England in the ongoing second Test in Visakhapatnam.

03 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill

Anderson, Bashir, Rehan shine with three-fers in Visakhapatnam Test

A sparking double-ton (209) from Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India to 396 in the first innings of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam.

03 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal's double-ton powers India to 396

Team India has posted 396 against England after opting to bat first in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

James Anderson dismisses Shubman Gill for fifth time (Tests): Stats

Shubman Gill fell prey to James Anderson on Day 1 of the ongoing second India vs England Test in Visakhapatnam.

01 Feb 2024

England Cricket Team

India vs England: Anderson, Bashir to play in Vizag Test

England have roped in the experienced James Anderson for the 2nd Test against India, starting February 2 in Visakhapatnam.

31 Jan 2024

Jack Leach

Jack Leach to miss 2nd Test; who will replace him? 

As per an ESPNcricinfo report, senior England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the 2nd Test against India in Visakhapatnam, starting February 2.

30 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's Test record at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

India will be desperate to level the series when they will lock horns against England in the second Test at the Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

23 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs England, Test series: Decoding the key player battles

England's five-match Test series against India will start on January 25, with the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad hosting the opener.

20 Jan 2024

Cricket News

James Anderson can accomplish these milestones in India Test series

England are gearing up to tour India for a five-Test series, starting on January 25.

13 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

List of milestones Ravichandran Ashwin can accomplish in England Tests

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India host England in a five-match home Test series, starting on January 25.

31 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Presenting the pairs with most Test appearances together

England's Stuart Broad will retire from all forms of cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing 5th Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval.

30 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad announces retirement: Decoding his top 5 career moments

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

28 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad becomes first Englishman to accomplish 150 Ashes wickets

Stuart Broad has accomplished a major milestone as he has become the first England bowler to complete 150 Ashes wickets.

20 Jul 2023

Stuart Broad

Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad becomes highest wicket-taker against Australia (Tests)

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad accomplished a monumental feat on Wednesday (July 19) as he became the fifth bowler to complete 600 Test wickets.

17 Jul 2023

The Ashes

James Anderson eyes 50 home Ashes wickets on return: Stats

England have confirmed their playing XI for the fourth Ashes 2023 Test, starting only July 19 at Manchester's Old Trafford.

17 Jul 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Rejuvenated England eye series-leveling win in Manchester

Stakes will be high when England and Australia will cross swords in the fourth Test of the Ashes 2023.

13 Jul 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Anil Kumble to accomplish this Test record 

Ravichandran Ashwin ran through West Indies's batting line-up in the ongoing first Test.

10 Jul 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

Decoding Ravichandran Ashwin's stellar all-round stats against West Indies (Tests)

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India will meet hosts West Indies in a two-Test series, starting on July 12 in Dominica.

29 Jun 2023

Muthiah Muralidaran

The Ashes: James Anderson breaks this record of Muttiah Muralitharan

England pacer James Anderson added another feather to his cap on May 28.

27 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Decoding the key player battles

Cricket's biggest rivalry will unfold on June 28 when England will take the field against Australia for the second Ashes Test at the Lord's.

27 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: England aim to tame high-flying Australia at Lord's

England will be crossing swords against Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Lord's, starting June 28.

20 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

The Ashes: James Anderson, Stuart Broad unlock a partnership achievement

Pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad added crucial 17 runs to the England total of 273 in the second innings of the first Ashes Test at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham.

19 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 50 Ashes wickets in England: Key stats

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has added another feather to his already illustrious hat as he has completed 50 Ashes wickets in England.

18 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

James Anderson completes 1,100 wickets in First-Class cricket: Key stats

Australia were on top (311/5) on Day 2 of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, with Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey sharing a century partnership.

16 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Decoding the unique milestones that can be scaled

England and Australia gear up for a five-match Ashes series, starting today at Edgbaston.

16 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: Edgbaston pitch report and stadium stats

The high-voltage Ashes 2023 is set to get underway on June 16 with the opener of the five-Test series taking place at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

15 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: Here is the statistical preview

England and Australia will fight again for the prestigious urn as the five-match Ashes series is set to get underway on June 16.

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