James Anderson

National Team: England cricket team ( TEST ODI T20I )

Date of Birth: 03.07.1982

Batting Style: Left Hand

Role: Bowler

Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast Seam

Batting

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Bowling

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All-rounder

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Test Rankings

103 178

1 903

28 124

ODI Rankings

156 200

1 713

53 127

T20I Rankings

78 30

6 630

31 18

James Anderson: A Brief Biography

England has long been known as the homeland of cricket, so it’s only natural that the country has given the sport many exceptional talents — and Sir James Anderson is among the brightest of them. After completing a remarkable international career that stretched from 2002 to 2024, he continues to play an important role in English cricket, appearing for Lancashire and the Manchester Originals. Anderson has accumulated a remarkable set of bowling records and was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

James Anderson, who would later become a legendary fast bowler, was born on 30 July 1982 in Burnley. His studies at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College never overshadowed his passion for cricket. From childhood, he set himself a bold goal – to become one of the best – and worked tirelessly to make it happen. His determination quickly brought results: after making his Test debut on 22 May 2003, Anderson won over fans in a matter of months.

In 2006, Anderson married model Danielle Lloyd, whom he had met two years earlier. The couple has two children, and James sometimes shares family moments with followers on Instagram.

James Anderson: Professional Career

His path in cricket began when he was still very young, representing Burnley Cricket Club. In 2002, Anderson joined Lancashire and immediately made people talk about him. The same year, he was recognised as one of the county’s most promising newcomers. He fully justified the expectations, becoming the youngest bowler in club history to claim a hat-trick — an achievement he secured in a May 2003 match against Essex.

His rise seemed unstoppable, but in May 2006 Anderson suffered an injury that forced him to take a short break. After recovering, he quickly regained his form and continued to perform successfully for the national team.

Internationally, he has represented England since 2002. His first Test match — played on 22 May 2003 against Zimbabwe — brought an early victory for England. Over the course of 188 Tests, Anderson claimed an extraordinary 704 wickets, making him one of the most dominant bowlers the format has ever seen. Although he retired from international cricket in 2024, he remained active in domestic T20 and signed a one-year contract with Lancashire for the 2025 season. In the long run, he plans to stay involved in English cricket as a coach and consultant.

James Anderson: Achievements and Fun Facts

James Anderson’s impact on cricket is truly immense. He is widely recognised as one of the finest fast bowlers in history. Among his most notable achievements:

• Record for the most Test appearances for England – 188.
• One of the rare fast bowlers to surpass 600 Test wickets; third place globally for total international wickets – 991.

Beyond cricket, Anderson’s life is filled with interesting facts and passions:

• The media often compares him to David Beckham due to his frequent hairstyle changes and interest in fashion.
• He has been a devoted supporter of Burnley FC since childhood.
• Anderson has explored his creative side in clothing design: together with Elvis Jesus he released several pieces, with all profits going to charity.
• In 2014, he launched his own menswear line in collaboration with Chess London.
• Despite his fiery on-field persona, in everyday life Anderson is known as a quiet, thoughtful and family-oriented person.

Like many public figures, Anderson is very active on Instagram, where over a million followers keep up with his training, match highlights and personal photos. To wrap up, the following summary table showcases the most impressive numbers of his long and outstanding cricket  career.