James Anderson (cricketer)

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James Michael Anderson is an English cricketer who plays for the England and Wales cricket team and Lancashire, and previously played for England's limited overs cricket teams. Anderson is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He holds the record for most wickets by a pace bowler in Test cricket history, having taken 700 wickets as of 9 March 2024. Anderson was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

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Anderson future in doubt after McCullum talks England coach Brendon McCullum holds talks with leading wicket-taker James Anderson about the veteran's future. BBC Sport - Published 12 hours ago
Kuldeep knew he would be my 700th wicket - Anderson James Anderson says Kuldeep Yadav predicted he would be his 700th wicket shortly before he was dismissed in the fifth Test in Dharamsala. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024
I'm not getting any worse - Anderson Pace bowler James Anderson is excited to be part of England's plans in the summer but is not taking his place in the side as a given. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024

Anderson becomes first pace bowler to 700 Test wickets England's James Anderson has become the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets after dismissing India's Kuldeep Yadav in the fifth Test. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024Also reported by •Sky News
'It was pretty special' - Anderson's favourite wicket James Anderson recalls his favourite wicket for England, when he removed Australia's Michael Clarke during the 2013 Ashes series. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
How many of Anderson's Test wickets can you name? England seamer James Anderson has reached 700 Test wickets, but how many of his victims can you name? BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024

Watch Anderson's first Test wicket for England Watch James Anderson take the wicket of Zimbabwe's Mark Vermeulen at Lord's in May 2003, the first of his 700 Test victims. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
England should take Roy to World Cup - Anderson Opener Jason Roy should remain in England's World Cup squad despite not taking part in the series against New Zealand, according to James Anderson. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Anderson floors Warner with accidental beamer James Anderson bowls an accidental beamer that floors David Warner, who manages to fend it away for four. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023
I've no interest in retiring any time soon - Anderson England bowler James Anderson says he is ignoring any calls to retire because he "has a lot more to give". BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023

Anderson removes Cummins with first ball of day England bowler Jimmy Anderson removes Australia captain Pat Cummins for one with the very first ball on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
Anderson replaces Robinson for England in fourth Ashes Test England recall James Anderson for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, in place of Ollie Robinson. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
Smith hits Anderson for three fours in same over Watch as Australia batter Steve Smith hits England's James Anderson for three fours in the same over on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2023	Labuschagne out for 30 for England's second wicket Marnus Labuschagne is dismissed for 30 by James Anderson as England pick up their second wicket on day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
Anderson has Starc caught behind for 6 England pick up their second wicket of the morning as James Anderson removes Mitchell Starc at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2023	'I was nervous!' Anderson throws first pitch at MLB London Series England cricketer James Anderson throws the ceremonial first pitch of the MLB London Series as St Louis Cardinals play Chicago Cubs at London Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2023
Anderson picks up huge wicket of Carey for 66 England's James Anderson picks up the huge wicket of Australia's Alex Carey on day three of the first Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023	'A battle' to get Anderson in greatest Ashes XI? Greg James, James Anderson and Felix White debate the Tailenders podcast's greatest Ashes XI of the past 20 years. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2023
Stokes 'told England they could be rock stars' Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Joe Root, Sir Alastair Cook and Sir Andrew Strauss describe captain Ben Stokes. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2023	England choose Broad for first Ashes Test England have preferred Stuart Broad over Mark Wood to join James Anderson and Ollie Robinson in their pace attack for the first Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023
'Can you do a TikTok dance?' - Anderson & Lamb answer kids' questions England cricketers James Anderson and Emma Lamb answer questions from schoolchildren. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023	'Not chirping now are you mate?' - Johnson & Anderson react James Anderson and Mitchell Johnson react to a famous Ashes moment from the 2010-11 series in Australia. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
Twenty years on - how Anderson was shaped for greatness From Burnley Cricket Club to becoming England's greatest fast bowler, James Anderson reflects on his career 20 years on from his Test debut. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023	'Born leader' Stokes best captain Anderson has had England bowler James Anderson says Ben Stokes is a "born leader" and the best captain he has played under in his career. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023
Anderson expects to be fit 'in a couple of weeks' England seamer James Anderson says he will be back to full fitness in "a couple of weeks" after a groin injury. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2023	Anderson groin injury not 'too serious' - Chapple England bowler James Anderson suffered only a "tweaked groin" in Lancashire's draw with Somerset, says head coach Glen Chapple. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
Anderson injury concern as Lancs & Somerset draw Somerset pair James Rew and Kasey Aldridge both make centuries as Lancashire, minus James Anderson, are held to a fifth straight draw. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023	Anderson claims two Somerset scalps before rain Lancashire’s England legend James Anderson takes 2-16 from 14 overs as Somerset reach 109-4 before rain in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023
Anderson returns to top of Test bowling rankings at 40 England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson has been crowned the number one Test bowler in the world, ending Pat Cummins' four-year reign at the top of the rankings. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023	Robinson will be 'ready' to lead England attack Pace bowler Ollie Robinson says he will be "ready" if he is asked to lead England's attack when James Anderson and Stuart Broad retire. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023
England have to deal with cyclone - Anderson Pace bowler James Anderson says England have to "deal with the challenge" of Cyclone Gabrielle disrupting the build-up to the first Test against New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023	Brendon McCullum: James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be selected in England’s 2023 Ashes squad England’s all-time leading Test wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be selected for the Ashes series against Australia next year, says head coach Brendon McCullum. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2022