James Anderson

Kohli one of the greatest, but India’s talent runs deep: Anderson

Speaking to TalkSport, the 42-year-old also cautioned England against taking a depleted India side lightly, stressing the depth of talent in the visitors’ ranks.

England great Anderson to continue playing for Lancashire

England's leading wicket-taker retired from international duty in July after his 188th Test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years during which he became the third-highest wicket-taker in the format.

Stokes backs Woakes to help fill Anderson void

Anderson retired from international duty following an innings and 114-run rout of the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's last week.

Wood replaces Anderson for second Test

England called up Mark Wood on Tuesday to replace the retired James Anderson for this week's second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge

Cricketers congratulate ‘GOAT’, ‘Modern-day legend’ Anderson for stellar career

Anderson, 41, finished as the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of Test cricket with 704 scalps in 188 Test matches and is the most successful fast bowler ever to grace red-ball cricket.

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

James Anderson signed off from international cricket with his 704th and final wicket on Friday, ending a glittering 21-year career during England's emphatic win over West Indies and prompting tributes from teammates and fellow greats.

Tendulkar hails 'inspirational' Anderson after England great's last Test

Sachin Tendulkar said James Anderson had "inspired generations" after the England great bowed out of international cricket on Friday.

Emotional Anderson bows out as England wrap up innings win over Windies

England wrapped up a comfortable win by an innings and 114 runs over West Indies in the first test at Lord's on Friday, with James Anderson taking a wicket on the third day as he brought down the curtain on his stellar international career.

Anderson strikes as England eye huge win over the West Indies

The West Indies had slumped to 79-6 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, still a mammoth 171 runs behind England's first-innings 371, with Anderson having taken a miserly 2-11 in 10 overs.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

England's evergreen Anderson back on top of Test rankings

Like a fine wine England bowler James Anderson appears to be improving with age and the 40-year-old seamer is back on top of the International Cricket Council test rankings for the sixth time in his illustrious career.

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Stokes hails enduring quality of Anderson and Broad

The indefatigable new ball pair took 12 wickets between them during the 267-run win, including four victims each in the second innings, to add to their prolific career tallies.

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

Broad, Anderson reach milestone as England retain control

The pair have now taken 1,000 Test wickets in the 133 Tests they have played together, dating back 16 years.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Broad returns for first New Zealand Test

Broad will lead the attack alongside 40-year-old Anderson

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Anderson seeking life from dead Pakistan wickets

Wily pace bowler James Anderson vowed Tuesday to continue the aggressive style England have adopted recently despite the likelihood of bowling on unresponsive pitches for the Test series against Pakistan.

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Anderson breaks McGrath's record as England level series

Evergreen James Anderson took three wickets as England's seamers steered their side to victory over South Africa by an innings and 85 runs just before the close of the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022

England in charge after skittling South Africa

England great James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by leading the attack with three wickets as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

My inspiration is Anderson, says Mathews ahead of his 100th Test

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews on Saturday said he takes inspiration from veteran England fast bowler James Anderson for longevity in the sport as the former captain awaits his 100th Test.

January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018

Anderson terms ball-tampering claims as ridiculous

England pace bowler James Anderson describes accusations that he was involved with the ball tampering during the drawn fourth Ashes test against Australia in Melbourne last week as "ridiculous".

November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017

Anderson replaces Stokes as England vice-captain

England's record bowler James Anderson is named as vice-captain for the Ashes series against Australia as he replaces Ben Stokes who is suspended and under investigation over a nightclub brawl.