James Anderson

Born: July 30, 1982

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)

Hometown: Burnley, England
Nationality: England flag English

Role: Bowler

Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm fa
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Career History
InternationalNational SideEngland (2002-)
Test DebutMay 22, 2003 vs. Zimbabwe
ODI DebutDec 25, 2002 vs. Australia
Domestic2002-Lancashire Lightning
Sports Mole has 1,069 articles about James Anderson. Articles 1 to 40:
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon pictured on December 30, 2024
Top 10 wicket-takers in Test cricket history: Nathan Lyon climbs list as Australia beat India
Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 10 wicket-takers in the history of Test cricket.
Dec 30, 09:27
England bowler Shoaib Bashir during second Test win over West Indies on July 21, 2024.
Sports Mole previews the third Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Friday at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 19:43
England's Gus Atkinson celebrates with teammate James Anderson after taking a wicket on July 10, 2024
Sports Mole previews the second Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Thursday at Trent Bridge.
Jul 16, 13:28
England bowler James Anderson on final Test appearance on July 12, 2024.
James Anderson signs off as England complete Test win over West Indies
James Anderson ends his Test career with 704 wickets as England beat West Indies at Lord's by an innings and 114 runs.
Jul 12, 11:31
England's James Anderson reacts on July 31, 2023
Sports Mole previews the 2024 first Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Wednesday at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Jul 8, 19:52
England's James Anderson reacts on July 31, 2023
James Anderson compared to Messi, Ronaldo as "freak" and "genius" set to retire
Former England bowler Steven Finn hails retiring great James Anderson as a "freak", "genius" and a "master", comparing him to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 7, 09:16
England's James Anderson acknowledges the crowd after taking his 700th Test wicket following the dismissal of India's Kuldeep Yadav, caught out by Ben Foakes on March 7, 2024
James Anderson comments on England retirement, admits to Ashes dilemma
England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson announces he will retire later this summer, admitting a dilemma over the Ashes forced the decision.
May 12, 09:36
India celebrate taking an England wicket in the third Test on February 17, 2024.
India record innings win over England, James Anderson takes 700th Test wicket
India have defeated England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test on a day when James Anderson took his 700th Test wicket.
Mar 9, 09:51
India batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates century against England on February 15, 2024.
India open up a lead of 255 runs over England after another dominant showing on the second day of the fifth Test in Dharamsala.
Mar 8, 11:30
India celebrate victory over England in the fourth Test on February 26, 2024.
India survive scare to seal Test series win over England
India survive a scare in their run-chase of 192 to secure a five-wicket victory over England in the fourth Test, winning the series with one game to spare.
Feb 26, 10:28
India celebrate taking a wicket against England on February 25, 2024.
India closing on Test series win after England capitulation
India are closing in on a series win over England after the tourists capitulated during the third day of the fourth Test in Ranchi.
Feb 25, 11:36
England bowler Shoaib Bashir after taking a wicket against India on February 24, 2024.
Shoaib Bashir stars as England take control against India in fourth Test
Shoaib Bashir takes four wickets as England establish a 134-run lead over India at stumps on day two of the fourth Test in Ranchi.
Feb 24, 11:24
England celebrate taking a wicket against India on February 4, 2024.
England produce a resilient display on day three of the second Test against India to give themselves a chance of another famous comeback in Visakhapatnam.
Feb 4, 11:45
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah takes the wicket of England's Ollie Pope on February 3, 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah decimates England to put India in control of second Test
Jasprit Bumrah produces one of his best performances in the Test arena to put India in control of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam.
Feb 3, 11:59
England captain Ben Stokes during a press conference on January 24, 2024.
England select just one pace bowler for the opening Test match with India, which begins in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Jan 24, 11:58
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
Dec 31, 07:05
England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023
Manchester United Women and England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps headlines six nominees for the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Dec 12, 12:26
England's Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes during game against Netherlands at Cricket World Cup on November 8, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the 2023 Cricket World Cup match between England and Pakistan, scheduled to be played at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Nov 9, 22:16
England's Dawid Malan and Joe Root against Bangladesh on October 10, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the 2023 Cricket World Cup match between England and Afghanistan, scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Oct 14, 00:17
England celebrate a wicket against New Zealand in fourth one-day international on September 15, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup as England and New Zealand go head to head at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Oct 3, 22:24
England batsmen Joe Root and Ben Stokes during fifth Ashes Test match on July 29, 2023.
England set Australia imposing target to win fifth Ashes Test
England sparkle on day three of the fifth Ashes Test as they open up a 377-run lead over Australia at The Oval.
Jul 29, 17:38
England batsman Zak Crawley after making 189 against Australia in fourth Ashes Test on July 20, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 25, 20:08
England's Harry Brook celebrates half-century in third Ashes Test on July 9, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 17, 19:32
England's Mark Wood pictured on June 3, 2021
England announce that they have made three changes for the third Ashes Test match against Australia, which begins at Headingley on Thursday.
Jul 5, 10:52
England looking frustrated after day three of the second Ashes Test on June 30, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 4, 18:10
England looking frustrated after day three of the second Ashes Test on June 30, 2023.
Poor batting and decision-making from England sees Australia take charge of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's at stumps on day three.
Jun 30, 17:51
Australia's Steven Smith celebrating a half-century against England on June 28, 2023.
Australia end the first day of the second Ashes Test on 339-5 on a day when Jonny Bairstow carried a 'Just Stop Oil' protester off the Lord's pitch.
Jun 28, 17:58
Australia's Pat Cummins as England's Joe Root rues a missed chance in first Test on June 20, 2023.
Sports Mole previews the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England looking to respond to their defeat in the thrilling opening Test at Edgbaston.
Jun 26, 21:27
England bowler James Anderson during first Ashes Test against Australia in June 2023.
England bowler James Anderson casts doubt over Ashes game time
England bowler James Anderson suggests that he is fearful over his Ashes game time unless more bowler-friendly pitches are produced in the series.
Jun 23, 10:44
England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against Australia on June 19, 2023.
England take three wickets during the final session of day four to leave the first Ashes Test in the balance, Australia requiring another 174 runs to win at Edgbaston.
Jun 19, 18:05
England batsman Joe Root celebrates hitting a century against Australia on June 16, 2023.
Joe Root hits ton as England build lead on day one of first Ashes Test
England end day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia with a lead of 379 as Joe Root hits what could prove to be an important century at Edgbaston.
Jun 16, 17:45
England's Ben Stokes during practice on June 13, 2023
Sports Mole previews the opening Ashes Test of 2023 as England and Australia go head to head at Edgbaston in a quest to win the famous urn.
Jun 14, 20:35
Australia players celebrate winning the match and retaining the Ashes on December 28, 2021
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Jun 14, 17:10
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer to miss Ashes, Jonny Bairstow back in England squad
England confirm that Jonny Bairstow is back in the England squad for the Test match versus Ireland, but Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes.
May 16, 09:31
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes: 'England lost to New Zealand, but Test cricket won'
Ben Stokes suggests that Test cricket was the winner as England dramatically lost by one run in the second of their two-match series in Wellington.
Feb 28, 11:03
Joe Root in action for England on December 1, 2019
England dramatically lost the second Test to New Zealand in Wellington by one run, subsequently resulting in the two-match series ending in a draw.
Feb 28, 10:23
England bowler James Anderson celebrates on August 24, 2020
England require less than a session on day four to complete a dominant victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Mount Maunganui.
Feb 19, 09:25
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad puts England on brink of beating New Zealand in first Test
Stuart Broad produces an inspired spell of bowling under the lights at Mount Maunganui to put England on the brink of beating New Zealand in the first Test.
Feb 18, 09:36
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England secure their Test series with Pakistan with one match to spare after claiming an enthralling victory in Multan, this time by 28 runs.
Dec 12, 11:53
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
The second Test between Pakistan and England is left in the balance courtesy of the home side launching a third-day comeback in Multan.
Dec 11, 12:28
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