Name:

Anderson, Sir James M

Nickname:

Jimmy

Date of Birth:

30 Jul 1982

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Burnley

Career:

Test: 2003 - 2024
ODI: 2002 - 2015
T20: 2007 - 2009
First Class: 2002 - current

Teams:

Lancashire (Regional)
England (Country)

Jimmy Anderson: Pin-up and leader of pack

Jimmy Anderson: Swing King was leader of England attack

A right-arm pace bowler, Jimmy Anderson made his international debut at the age of just 20. Whilst on England's 2002/03 tour of Australia, Anderson was drafted into the Ashes squad from the England A team due to an injury crisis and ended playing his first ODI match for England.

Anderson went on to feature in the 2003 ICC World Cup and made his Test match debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's the next summer.

He gradually lost his initial shyness and commanded respect from batsman thanks to his wonderful control of swing and new found aggression. In his later years, Anderson cut down on his pace to concentrate on accuracy. This has led to many more wickets. Anderson became the first English bowler to go past 400 Test wickets.

He was instrumental in England’s Ashes triumphs in 2005, 2009, 2010–11, 2013, and 2015, and has played a pivotal role in many of England’s overseas victories.

Anderson formed a legendary new-ball partnership with Stuart Broad. Despite the physical demands of fast bowling, he remained a key figure in England’s attack well into his 40s, setting new standards for longevity and excellence in international cricket.

Overall, he took over 700 Test wickets, making him the leading fast bowler in Test history and third overall behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.

Anderson was awarded an MBE in 2015 and retired from Test cricket in 2024. He was knighted in 2025.

Source: CricketCrowd Staff Reporter