James Anderson Retires from Cricket: A Look at His Remarkable Records
End of An Era
The greatest pacer of the era, Englands James Anderson retired from international cricket on Friday.
Most Wickets by a Pacer
James Anderson holds the record for the most wickets by a fast bowler in Test cricket, being the only pacer to reach the 700-wicket milestone. The next highest is Stuart Broad, who has 100 fewer wickets.
2nd Most Test Matches Played
Andersons Test career spanned 21 years, starting and ending at Lord’s against Zimbabwe. He played 188 Tests, just 12 short of Sachin Tendulkars record of 200.
3rd Most Runs in an Innings by a No 11 Batsman
Anderson, a capable tailender, scored 81 runs against India at Nottingham in 2014, setting a record for the 3rd most runs by a No. 11 batsman.
Most Wickets Caught by a Keeper
With his ability to swing the ball both ways, Anderson holds the record for the most wickets caught by a keeper, with 198 such dismissals.
First Pacer to Bowl 40,000 Deliveries in Tests
Known for his endurance, Anderson is the only fast bowler to have bowled over 40,000 legal deliveries in Test cricket.
Third-Highest Wicket-Taker Overall
Anderson is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He trails behind Shane Warne, who has 708 wickets, and Muttiah Muralitharan, who tops the list with 800 wickets.