James Anderson Achieves Massive Feat As England Awards Him Knighthood

James Anderson [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]

In a significant achievement, former fast bowler James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood for his services to English cricket. The development was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board on its official handle on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). 

What Is Knighthood In Cricket?

Being knighted or getting a knighthood means receiving the honorary 'Sir' title from a British Monarch, usually for remarkable accomplishments in a specialised field. The knighthood is one of the highest honours in the United Kingdom. 

Legendary pace bowler James Anderson is the latest entrant in the illustrious list of cricketers who have received the honorary knighthood from the British Monarch. As a result, he will be addressed as Sir James Anderson from now onwards. 

Anderson's International Career And Stats

Hailed as a promising swing bowler in the English domestic circuit, James Anderson made his debut for England in an ODI against arch-rivals Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in December 2002.

Although he joined the team as an ODI specialist, Anderson soon grabbed the limelight as a potent weapon in red-ball cricket, showcasing his prowess in Tests. He went on to represent England in 188 Test matches, scalping 704 wickets, the most by a fast bowler in Test history. 

Anderson also had a fairly good ODI career full of highs and lows. In 191 ODI innings, the right-arm speedster bagged 269 wickets, including eleven four-fers and two five-wicket hauls. 

Despite hanging up his boots from international cricket, Anderson remains an active cricketer in the English County circuit. 

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