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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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.

14 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Decoding the key player battles

England and Australia will be vying against each other for a grueling five-match Test series, starting at Edgbaston on June 16.

11 Jun 2023

The Ashes

James Anderson vs Steve Smith in Ashes: Decoding the stats

England will aim to regain the prestigious urn in the upcoming Ashes 2023, starting June 16.

11 Jun 2023

David Warner

Ashes 2023: Decoding David Warner's sorry stats in England

Australia and England will be locking horns in cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes.

10 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Stuart Broad vs David Warner in Ashes: Decoding the stats

Cricket's oldest rivalry is back as England and Australia are set to cross swords in The Ashes 2023.

10 Jun 2023

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad: Decoding his stats in The Ashes

Veteran pacer Stuart Broad will be critical to England's success in the 2023 home Ashes series against Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja dismisses Steve Smith for eighth time in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed Steve Smith for the record eighth time in Test cricket.

09 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

James Anderson: Decoding his stats in The Ashes

England will be all set to lock horns against Australia for The Ashes in a week. It is cricket's oldest and fiercest rivalry and has seen the rise of many superstars.

09 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2023: Decoding England's home record versus Australia

England will have redemption in mind as they gear up to host Australia in the five-Test Ashes series, starting June 16.

WTC Final: Nathan Lyon has dismissed Virat Kohli seven times

India are gearing up to take on Australia in the all-important ICC World Test Championship final, starting on June 7 at London's Kennington Oval.

03 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Josh Tongue creates history by claiming fifer on Test debut

England debutant Josh Tongue picked up a fifer on debut against Ireland in the second innings of the one-off Test.

01 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli

WTC Final: Decoding Virat Kohli's Test record in England

India will meet Australia in the high-voltage ICC World Test Championship 2023 final, starting on June 7 at London's Kennington Oval.

29 May 2023

England Cricket Team

England vs Ireland, Only Test: Statistical preview

England are gearing up to host neighbors Ireland in a one-off Test, starting at the iconic Lord's on June 1.

25 May 2023

England Cricket Team

Who is England's uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue?

Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue has been added to England's squad for the one-off Test versus Ireland, starting at Lord's on June 1.

16 May 2023

Ben Stokes

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes to head back after league stage

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ben Stokes has mostly been on the sidelines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. His persistent injuries have hindered his chances to feature for CSK.

15 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

ICC Test Rankings: Ashwin steers clear of Anderson among bowlers

India's Ravichandran Ashwin has steered clear of England pacer James Anderson to go top of the ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

12 Mar 2023

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes the most-successful visiting Test bowler in India

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has become the most successful visiting bowler in Tests in India.

10 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin equals Anderson's tally of 32 five-wicket hauls in Tests

Ravichandran Ashwin starred for India with the ball on a good batting deck in Ahmedabad. He claimed his 32nd Test fifer in the fourth and penultimate Test against Australia.

08 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

ICC Test Rankings: Ashwin and Anderson share top spot

India's Ravichandran Ashwin and England pacer James Anderson share the top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

01 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

ICC Test Rankings: R Ashwin displaces Anderson at the top 

Ravichandran Ashwin has dethroned England pacer James Anderson as the top-ranked bowler in Tests.

James Anderson becomes highest wicket-taker in 2nd innings (Tests): Stats

England are all over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 297 runs 

England have tightened their grip over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

25 Feb 2023

Kane Williamson

James Anderson dismisses Kane Williamson for ninth time: Key stats

The ongoing second and final Test between New Zealand and England saw James Anderson dismissing Kane Williamson for the ninth time in the longest format.

23 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

James Anderson becomes number one Test bowler, scripts these records 

England pacer James Anderson has added another feather to his cap. He is the new top-ranked bowler in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

23 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

England seek a seventh successive win in Tests: Key stats

The England cricket team under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes has been flying high.

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI 

New Zealand will fight for redemption as they take on England in the second and final Test of the series, starting February 24.

22 Feb 2023

ICC Test Rankings

James Anderson scripts history, becomes number one ranked Test bowler

England pacer James Anderson is the new number-one ranked bowler in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

19 Feb 2023

Stuart Broad

NZ vs ENG: Broad and Anderson script these records

James Anderson and Stuart Broad's fiery spells powered England to an emphatic 267-run win in the opening Test versus New Zealand, which was a Day-Night affair.

16 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

NZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors rule Day 1 proceedings

England are on top of New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series. The Day-Night affair at the Bay Oval saw England make a stunning declaration on 325/9 in just 58.2 overs.

16 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

History! James Anderson takes international wickets in 21 different years 

Veteran England pacer James Anderson has scripted history in the ongoing opening Test versus New Zealand, becoming the first bowler to take international wickets in 21 different calendar years.

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

New Zealand are gearing up to host England in the opener of the two-match Test series, starting February 16.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Here is the statistical preview

New Zealand are gearing up to host England in a two-match Test series, starting February 16.

07 Dec 2022

England Cricket Team

James Anderson: Decoding his performance in Asia since 2021

James Anderson is certainly aging like fine wine as he only seems to get better with time.

29 Nov 2022

England Cricket Team

Interesting facts about James Anderson, the most successful fast bowler

Pakistan and England will lock horns in a historic three-Test series, starting December 1.

11 Sep 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs SA: Stuart Broad equals Glenn McGrath (Test wickets)

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has equaled the great Glenn McGrath in terms of Test wickets.

28 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

James Anderson becomes most successful pacer (international cricket): Key stats

England's James Anderson became the first-ever fast bowler to complete 950 wickets in international cricket on Saturday.

28 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

James Anderson completes 100 Test wickets vs SA: Key stats

English pacer James Anderson is in a league of his own.

27 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

England thrash South Africa in 2nd Test: Key stats

England thrashed South Africa in the second Test to draw level in the three-match series.

25 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs SA, 2nd Test: Hosts dominate Day 1 proceedings

England have the impetus on an entertaining Day 1 of the second Test versus South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester.

25 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs SA, 2nd Test: Visitors bowled out for 151

After winning the series opener at Lord's, South Africa are off to a horrid start in the second Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

25 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

James Anderson plays his 100th Test at home, scripts history

The ongoing England-South Africa Test marked the 100th match of James Anderson in the format in England.

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