James Anderson (cricketer) facts for kids
Anderson in 2023
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James Michael Anderson
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| Born | 30 July 1982 Burnley, Lancashire, England |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 613) | 22 May 2003 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 10 July 2024 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 172) | 15 December 2002 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 13 March 2015 v Afghanistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 9 (formerly 40) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 21) | 9 January 2007 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 15 November 2009 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000 | Lancashire Cricket Board | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–present | Lancashire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007/08 | Auckland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 July 2024
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James Michael Anderson (born 30 July 1982), also known as Jimmy Anderson, is a famous English cricketer. He played for the England team for many years. He is known as one of the best bowlers in cricket history.
Jimmy holds the record for the most wickets taken by a fast bowler in Test cricket. He took an amazing 704 wickets! He was also part of the England team that won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2010. In 2023, he became the oldest player to be ranked number one among Test bowlers. He even played Test matches into his forties, which is very rare for a fast bowler.
Anderson started playing Test cricket in 2003. He played for England's One-Day International (ODI) team from 2002 to 2015. He was also part of England's Twenty20 International (T20I) team from 2007 to 2009. In 2018, he was named one of England's greatest Test players ever. He retired from international cricket on 12 July 2024. Now, he helps mentor the England team's fast bowlers.
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Early Life and Interests
James Anderson grew up in Burnley, England. He went to St Mary's and St Theodore's RC High School. From a young age, he played cricket at Burnley Cricket Club. His dream was always to become a cricketer. When he was about 17, he suddenly started bowling very fast. He said he always bowled with a seam action, but his speed just increased.
Anderson is also a big fan of football. He supports his local team, Burnley. He is married to Daniella Lloyd, and they have two children.
Beyond Cricket: Fashion and Media
Since 2012, Anderson has also worked in fashion design. He has designed clothes for brands like Elvis Jesus and Chess London. He even launched his own menswear brand in 2014. He hoped to be the first cricketer to become a designer.
Anderson has also been involved in media. He hosted a cricket radio show called "Not Just Cricket" on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also co-hosts a popular cricket podcast called 'Tailenders'.
Playing for His County: Lancashire
Anderson first played for the Lancashire Cricket Board in 2000. He made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002. In his first season, he took 50 wickets. He was given an award for being Lancashire's most promising young player.
In 2003, Anderson became the youngest player to take a hat-trick for Lancashire. This happened just before his first Test match for England. In 2004, he took his first ten-wicket haul in a match. He continued to play for Lancashire when he wasn't playing for England. This helped him stay in good form.
International Cricket Journey
Starting Strong: 2002-2003
Anderson made his ODI debut for England in December 2002 against Australia. He was only 20 years old. He showed great promise and earned a spot in the 2003 Cricket World Cup. There, he took four wickets against Pakistan and was named Man of the Match.
In summer 2003, he played his first Test cricket match against Zimbabwe. He took five wickets in his very first Test innings, which is a fantastic start! He also took a hat-trick against Pakistan in an ODI, becoming the first English bowler to do so.
Learning and Growing: 2004-2007
After a strong start, Anderson faced some challenges. He had a knee injury and felt tired. The England coaches even tried to change his bowling style. However, he kept working hard to improve.
In 2004, he took his 50th ODI wicket. He continued to be part of England's squads, even when he wasn't playing every game. In 2006, a back injury kept him out for most of the summer. But he came back to play in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
In 2007, Anderson started to show more consistency. He took his 50th Test wicket against India. He also took 100th ODI wicket in the same year. His hard work paid off, and he became a key bowler for England.
Becoming a Leader: 2008-2010
In 2008, Anderson played very well against New Zealand. He took 19 wickets in the Test series, which was his best performance in a series at that time. He even hit a New Zealand batsman in the face with a ball, which he said "wasn't pleasant."
His batting also improved. He scored his highest Test score of 34 runs. In 2008, he took his 100th Test wicket. By 2009, he was a leader in England's bowling attack. He helped England win series against the West Indies.
In 2010, Anderson was part of the England team that won the T20 World Cup. He then played a big role in England's series against Pakistan. He took 11 wickets in one match, showing he was becoming one of the world's best Test bowlers.
Ashes Success and World Rankings: 2010-2014
Anderson was a key player in the 2010–11 Ashes series against Australia. He helped England win the series 3-1, which was a huge achievement. During this series, he took his 200th Test wicket.
In 2011, Anderson had a great year. He helped England beat India 4-0 in a Test series, making England the number one Test team in the world. Many people started to see him as the best fast bowler in the world. He was even named England Cricketer of the Year.
In 2013, Anderson became England's all-time highest wicket-taker in ODIs. He also took his 300th Test wicket. He played a crucial role in England winning the home Ashes series against Australia. In one match, he bowled a long spell and took the winning wicket, showing his amazing endurance.
In 2014, Anderson made his first-class fifty with the bat, scoring 81 runs. He and Joe Root set a new world record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in Tests, scoring 198 runs together. He continued to take many wickets, earning him the Man of the Series award against India.
Milestones and Records: 2015-2018
In 2015, Anderson became England's all-time highest Test wicket-taker, passing Ian Botham's record. He also took his 400th Test wicket. He continued to perform well, even when England faced tough opponents like Australia and Pakistan.
In 2016, Anderson was in incredible form against Sri Lanka. He took five wickets in an innings twice in the same series. This made him the World's Number One Test bowler. He also became the first fast bowler to take 50 wickets against all other seven major Test-playing nations.
In 2018, Anderson became the most used fast bowler in Test history, bowling more deliveries than anyone else. He also took his 100th wicket at Lord's, becoming the first English bowler to take 100 Test wickets at a single ground. He surpassed Glenn McGrath's record to become the fast bowler with the most Test wickets (564).
Final Years and Retirement: 2018-2024
Anderson continued to play for England, taking his 27th five-wicket haul in 2019. This tied Ian Botham's record for England. He also became the first English bowler to take 200 Test wickets away from home.
In 2020, Anderson made history by becoming the first fast bowler to reach 600 Test wickets. This was a huge achievement in cricket. He continued to play for England, showing his skill and dedication.
In 2024, during a Test match in India, Anderson reached an incredible milestone: his 700th Test wicket! He is the first fast bowler and only the third player ever to achieve this. Many experts believe his record will stand forever.
In May 2024, Anderson announced he would retire from international cricket after the first Test against the West Indies in July. He played his last international match on 12 July 2024, finishing his amazing Test career with 704 wickets. He will now help mentor the next generation of England bowlers.
Key Achievements and Records
- Most wickets by a fast bowler in Test cricket (704 wickets).
- First fast bowler to take 600 and then 700 Test wickets.
- England's highest Test wicket-taker.
- England's highest wicket-taker in One Day Internationals (269 wickets).
- Holds the world record for the highest 10th-wicket partnership in Tests (198 runs with Joe Root).
- First fast bowler to take 50 wickets against all other seven major Test-playing nations.
- Only seam bowler to take over 300 Test wickets on home soil.
- First pace bowler to take 100 Test wickets at a single venue (Lord's).
- Most international Test deliveries bowled by a pace bowler.
- Holds the world record for most "not out" batting performances in Test cricket (100 instances).
- Member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2011, he was given the Freedom of the Borough of Burnley.
- In 2015, he was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to cricket. He received this award at Buckingham Palace in 2016.
Images for kids
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Anderson in 2023
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Anderson bowls in the Adelaide Oval nets.
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Anderson bowling during the second Test of India's tour of England in 2007. He opened the bowling with Ryan Sidebottom.
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Anderson bowling against New Zealand in England
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Anderson bowling at Edgbaston during the 2009 Ashes
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Anderson bowling during the Champions Trophy match in which he became England's leading wicket-taker in ODIs
See also
In Spanish: James Michael Anderson para niños
