James Anderson

Anderson in 'best shape' ahead of home summer

James Anderson says he still has to show he deserves his spot in the England test squad ahead of the home summer but the 41-year-old seamer believes he is in the "best shape" of his life.

‘700 wickets as a seamer is phenomenal’

England's seemingly ageless James Anderson on Saturday became the first seam bowler to claim 700 Test wickets, achieving the feat in the fifth and final Test against India at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Anderson's five great Test hauls on road to 700

England's James Anderson became just the third bowler and first paceman to take 700 Test wickets when he dismissed India's Kuldeep Yadav during the fifth Test at Dharamsala on Saturday.

Anderson becomes third bowler to take 700 Test wickets

England's James Anderson on Saturday took his 700th Test wicket, becoming just the third bowler in world cricket to achieve the landmark.

Anderson out as England pick four spinners for India opener

The tourists opted for speedster Mark Wood ahead of veteran quick James Anderson at the start of the five-match series in Hyderabad.

England to host Zimbabwe for Test in 2025

Jimmy Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, made his debut the last time his country faced Zimbabwe in 2003

Hussain backs misfiring Anderson to find form in India

Anderson struggled to make much of an impact during the recent Ashes series against Australia, with the 41-year-old unable to generate much movement with the ball when managing just five wickets for the series at an average of 85.40 from four Test appearances

Woakes grateful for Broad and Anderson input

Despite his outstanding Test record on home soil, double World Cup-winner Woakes has often found himself on the outside looking in when it comes to red-ball cricket given the enduring careers of Anderson and the now retired Broad, who bowed out after the Ashes finale at The Oval

Anderson got 'no interest in retiring'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

‘Old is gold’ the mantra for England

James Anderson returns on his Old Trafford home ground to lead an ageing England attack in a must-win fourth Ashes Test.

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Ashes Test

Both Anderson and fellow paceman Josh Tongue have been "rested", according to an England statement issued Wednesday, with their places taken by express quick Mark Wood and seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Zaheer is better than Anderson, says Ishant

Ishant Sharma stirs up a controversy during a recent interview where he stated that Zaheer Khan was a better bowler than James Anderson, hinting that the England legend probably would not have been that successful if he played in Indian conditions.

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia

Australia won the opening Test at Edgbaston by two wickets after England skipper Ben Stokes had declared his team's first innings at 393 for eight.

June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023

No heroics from Anderson if Ashes deliver more 'kryptonite' pitches

Anderson acknowledged he was below his best in the opener, posting match figures of 1-109 on his return from a groin injury, but said the wicket had done him no favours.

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Veteran seamer James Anderson is still addicted to cricket at 40 and only getting better with age, his strike partner Stuart Broad said, with the prolific England pair expected to play key roles as they enter their ninth Ashes campaign.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Anderson says will 'definitely' be ready for Ashes opener

England's leading bowler in tests with 685 wickets, Anderson suffered the injury playing for Lancashire last week. He is unlikely to play in the one-off test against Ireland before the Ashes after the uncapped Josh Tongue was added to the squad

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

Anderson not expecting to play all five Ashes Tests

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he does not expect to play all five matches at next month's home Ashes series against Australia.

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

‘I don't think anyone can cope with us’

The 40-year-old England great is set to be involved in his ninth series against Australia, although a minor groin strain could rule him out of a one-off encounter with Ireland at Lord's that precedes the Ashes opener in Birmingham starting on June 16

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes

The 40-year-old left the field on Thursday after sustaining the injury during the first day of the match against Somerset at Old Trafford and a "mild groin strain" was diagnosed

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