Test cricket statistics


Here are the Test cricket statistics and records for James Anderson:


Full Name: James Michael Anderson

Date of Birth: July 30, 1982

Test Debut: December 22, 2002, against Zimbabwe

Batting Style: Left-handed

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Test Career Stats:

  • Matches Played: 162
  • Innings: 295
  • Wickets: 628
  • Bowling Average: 26.51
  • Best Bowling in an Innings: 7/42
  • Best Bowling in a Match: 11/71
  • 5-Wicket Hauls: 30
  • 10-Wicket Hauls: 3

Records:

  • James Anderson is England's all-time leading wicket-taker in Test cricket.
  • He became the first English bowler to take 500 Test wickets.
  • He is one of the few fast bowlers who have been consistently successful in different conditions and with different types of cricket balls.
  • Anderson holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by a fast bowler.
  • He has been a crucial part of England's Test bowling attack, often leading the pace attack with his ability to swing and seam the ball effectively.
  • Anderson has played a significant role in England's Ashes victories and has had success against teams from around the world.