James Anderson
Bowler
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He has launched his own menswear brand.
James Anderson
Bowler
Bowls Right Arm Fast-Med
Did you know?
He has launched his own menswear brand.
Bowler
Bowls Right Arm Fast-Med
Lancashire
England
Bio
Raw, exciting but inconsistent early in his international career, James Anderson now not only heads England’s attack, he is his county's highest-ever wicket taker.
He debuted as a 20-year-old in 2002 when he was called into the one-day international squad for the triangular series in Australia and made a good early impression, taking 11 wickets in his first six matches.
He enjoyed further success at the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup including a player-of-the-match performance against Pakistan and his Test debut soon followed.
Problems with consistency saw him struggle to keep a regular place in the team and his efforts to return were hampered by a stress fracture in his back in 2006.
But 2007 was a turning point for the seamer who strung together several strong series before being named one of Wisden’s cricketers of the year in 2009.
Anderson was the leading wicket-taker in the 2010-11 Ashes and has since continued to build his reputation to become one of the biggest threats in England’s attack.
During England's tour of the West Indies in April 2015 he overtook Ian Botham to become England's most successful bowler.
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Latest Videos
England's Top 5 Moments of the Ashes
Not the result they wanted, but plenty to take away for the tourists. Check out the top five England moments of England's campaign down under.
I'm hungry to play in 2019 Ashes: Anderson
Decorated England paceman James Anderson addresses his future on give his thoughts on his team's unsuccessful Ashes campaign against a relentless Australia
Anderson 'gutted' for England debutant Curran
Experienced paceman James Anderson gives his verdict on Tom Curran's no ball to David Warner and the imperious form of Australia skipper Steve Smith
Latest News
Anderson notches quick's world record
England's evergreen quick has now sent down more deliveries than any other paceman in Test history
Maxwell a must for Aussies: Anderson
England's most successful fast bowler has said he was left scratching his head when the Australian ODI squad didn't include Glenn Maxwell
Tireless Anderson targeting extra pace
England's spearhead believes he can still improve as he readies his body for one final push in Sydney
