England cricket great James Anderson awarded knighthood

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 12, 2025, 12:24 IST

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James Anderson, England's legendary fast bowler, has been knighted in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list for his outstanding contributions to cricket. Anderson retired from Test cricket in July as the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers, amassing 704 wickets. He continues his career with Lancashire, marking his 25th first-class season. According to the British government, Anderson will be knighted for “services to cricket.�?/div>

England cricket great James Anderson awarded knighthood

James Anderson (Image credit: ECB)

NEW DELHI: England’s fast-bowling great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.
Anderson �?often referred to as “Jimmy�?�?retired from Test cricket in July with more wickets than any other fast bowler in the history of the format.

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According to the British government, Anderson will be knighted for “services to cricket.�?br/>

Sunak, a big cricket fan, shared a video last year of a net session he had with Anderson and other England players.

Sunak was leader of the Conservative party from 2022-24.

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His longevity and consistencyHis record-breaking 700+ Test wickets

The 42-year-old Anderson is England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704, putting him third all-time behind Australia great Shane Warne (708) and Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan (800). Both were spinners.

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Anderson extended his playing career in January by signing a one-year contract with Lancashire. He is playing his 25th first-class season.

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