The name James Anderson will always be respected and remembered in cricket history. As a distinguished fast bowler from Britain, he is now playing his last game @Lord’s.

Early Career and Test Debut of James Anderson

James Anderson debuted as a cover for Andy Caddick in 2002-03. During a ten-over spell where he conceded only 12 runs, he earned a spot in the 2003 World Cup squad for England. Anderson took his first Test wicket at Lord’s against Zimbabwe in May 2003, when he was just 20 years old. He bowled a great delivery that hit the top of Mark Vermeulen’s off stump, marking his debut on the international stage.

He hold the record  on March 9, 2024, the most wickets by a pace bowler in Test cricket history, with 700 wickets to his name.

Statistical Achievements of James Anderson

In 187 Test matches, he has taken 700 wickets with an average of 26.5. In One Day Internationals, he has played 194 matches, taking 191 wickets with an average of 29.2, which is remarkable. In 2013, at Lord’s, a venue where he had much success, he became the fourth England bowler to take 300 Test wickets by dismissing Peter Fulton caught at slip.

Journey Through Test Cricket James Anderson

James Anderson started his Test career with five wickets against Zimbabwe at home in 2003. He later achieved a one-day hat-trick versus Pakistan. Despite facing a decline in form, Anderson persevered through changes in his bowling action to avoid injury. A stress fracture in 2006 limited his play, but he returned for the Australian tour and World Cup.

As England’s Ashes-winning attack weakened in 2005, Anderson made a comeback during the 2007-08 New Zealand tour, where he and Stuart Broad debuted together in Wellington. Weeks later at Trent Bridge, he claimed 7 wickets for 43 runs against the same opponents, earning him recognition in Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year. In 2009, Anderson marked this achievement by taking nine wickets against the West Indies at Chester-le-Street.

Milestones at Lord’s and Career Highlights

In 2013, at Lord’s, a venue where he had much success, he became the fourth England bowler to take 300 Test wickets by dismissing Peter Fulton caught at slip. He played a key role in three Ashes victories and was the first English bowler to take 500 wickets, surpassing Ian Botham’s previous record of 383 wickets. After dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck, James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He matched Anil Kumble’s record of 619 Test wickets.

In 2017 at Lord’s, he took his 500th wicket by dismissing West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite.

Skills and Mastery as a Fast Bowler

Known for his deadly conventional swing, seam bowling, and mastery of reverse swing, he became one of the world’s most complete fast bowlers. In 2012, he was honoured with the Freedom of Burnley, his hometown, during his benefit year

James Anderson needs just 7 wickets to break the great Shane Warne’s record. He has taken 32 five-wicket hauls in his Test career.

In his career, he dismissed the great God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, 12 times, MS Dhone 10, and Virat 9 times.

Personal Traits and On-field Persona –James Anderson is very introverted and usually only spends time with close friends. However, on the field, he is very aggressive when bowling.

Improvement in Batting and Night watchman Role of James Anderson

Anderson’s left-handed batting improved significantly, evident when he scored 81 against India in 2014, his first fifty in first-class cricket, during a record Test partnership of 198 runs for the tenth wicket with Joe Root. He has been a reliable night watchman for England and set an England record by going 54 Test innings before scoring a duck.

Final Bell Ring form Family @ Lords

Lola and Ruby, along with their grandparents Michael and Catherine, and their mother Daniella, join James Anderson in ringing the bell before the match at Lord’s. It is a truly iconic and historic moment as the Anderson family rings the bell to mark his final game at Lord’s.

“Here’s to a great man and an exceptional fast bowler, playing his last game, his final innings in cricket. A salute to his contributions to his country and to the game of cricket. Wishing him all the best for his second innings in life.

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