James Anderson
Born: July 30, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Burnley, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Bowler
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
© ECB Collection
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| International | National Side | England (2002-) |
| Domestic | 2002- | Lancashire Lightning |
Sports Mole has 983 articles about James Anderson. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Test Series: England vs. West Indies - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Friday at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 20:43
Preview: England vs. West Indies second Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the second Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Thursday at Trent Bridge.
Jul 16, 14:28
Top 10 wicket-takers in Test cricket history: Where does James Anderson rank?
To mark James Anderson's retirement from England duty, Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 10 wicket-takers in the history of Test cricket.
Jul 13, 22:23
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, 12:31
Preview: Test Series: England vs. West Indies - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 20:52
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, 10:16
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, 10:36
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 build big lead against England in fifth Test
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 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 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
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 battling hard to save second Test against India
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
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 select one pace bowler for first India Test
England select just one pace bowler for the opening Test match with India, which begins in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Jan 24, 11:58
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 90-81
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
Dec 31, 07:05
Mary Earps headlines six nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
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
Preview: Cricket World Cup: England vs. Pakistan - prediction, team news, series so far
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
Preview: Cricket World Cup: England vs. Afghanistan - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 01:17
Preview: Cricket World Cup: England vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news
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, 23:24
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, 18:38
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fifth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 21:08
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fourth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 20:32
England make three changes for third Ashes Test
England announce that they have made three changes for the third Ashes Test match against Australia, which begins at Headingley on Thursday.
Jul 5, 11:52
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 19:10
England gift Australia control of second Ashes Test
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, 18:51
Australia dominate day one of second Ashes Test
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, 18:58
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Second Test - prediction, team news, series so far
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, 22:27
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, 11:44
England strike late to leave first Ashes Test in balance
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, 19:05
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, 18:45
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia First Test - prediction, team news
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, 21:35
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, 10:31
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
England lose epic second Test to New Zealand by one run
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 complete dominant first Test win over New Zealand
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
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 seal another epic win to claim Pakistan series
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
Pakistan fightback leaves second Test with England in balance
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
Pakistan edge day one versus positive England in second Test
Pakistan will feel that they have edged day one of the second Test with England, despite trailing the tourists by 174 runs in Multan.
Dec 9, 12:27
