Happy Birthday James Anderson
James Anderson, a seasoned English fast bowler, turned 40 today. One of the best bowlers in Test cricket history is the right-arm pacer. The “Swing King” Anderson is still England’s most dependable player when using the new ball in the longest version of the game.
We examine the senior pacer’s unbeatable records on his birthday.
A look at Anderson’s performance data over the course of his career
In 148 Test matches for England, Anderson has taken 575 wickets at an incredible average of 26.93. The veteran bowler has also taken 269 ODI victims in 194 ODI matches, averaging 29.22.
Wickets
Anderson’s performance in Tests is a remarkable achievement.
A very long time might pass before Anderson’s 575 wicket total for England is surpassed.
The forthcoming Ashes will see him add to it. In the sport’s history, the right-arm pacer has claimed the most Test victories of any other pitcher. Regarding the most victims taken by a pacer, he has eclipsed former Australian star Glenn McGrath (563).
Feats
These two achievements belong to Anderson. He is the only English pacer in Test cricket history to take more than 500 wickets, and he has a good chance of maintaining this record for a very long time. Anderson became the first ever bowler to record 50 wickets against all other major Test-playing nations on July 25, 2016. (Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies).
At Old Trafford, he did it against Pakistan. These unique ODI records were written by Anderson for ODIs. The best ever total by an Englishman is Anderson’s 269 wickets in ODIs. Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes, two experienced England players, now have 143 and 142 wickets, respectively.
He took a hat-trick in ODIs in 2003, making him the first England bowler to do so.
At The Oval, against Pakistan, he accomplished the feat by ejecting Abdul Razzak, Shoaib Akhtar, and Mohammad Sami.
Other unique achievements of Anderson. His finest Test series was in 2014, during India’s visit of England. He took 25 wickets at a 20.60 average. On his Test debut against Zimbabwe, Anderson also earned a spot on the illustrious Lord’s honors board by taking 5-73.
