England’s veteran pace bowler James Anderson is on the brink of a monumental achievement as he prepares to mark his 400th international appearance. Currently, a crucial part of England’s squad for the five-match Test series against India, Anderson’s illustrious career has seen him make significant contributions to the sport. Despite England’s mixed fortunes in the series, with India clinching three victories after England’s initial win, Anderson’s presence has been felt on the field.
Heading into the fifth Test scheduled to commence on 7th March in Dharamshala, Anderson’s tally stands at 399 international appearances. This includes an impressive 186 Test matches, 194 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 19 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). With a staggering 698 Test wickets to his name, along with 269 ODI wickets and 18 T20I wickets, Anderson’s prowess with the ball is undeniable.
Notably, Anderson sits second on the list of players with the most Test appearances, with only Sachin Tendulkar having played more (200). At 40 years old, Anderson is eyeing the coveted milestone of reaching 200 Test appearances. Following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, England are slated to play three Tests against both West Indies and Sri Lanka. If Anderson participates in all six matches, he could reach a remarkable 192 Test appearances in the calendar year.
Moreover, Anderson currently ranks as the third leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, trailing only behind legends Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralidharan (800). With promising performances in the remaining Tests of 2024, Anderson stands a chance to surpass Warne. Notably, he is also the leading pacer wicket-taker in Tests, a testament to his enduring skill and longevity in the sport. Cricket enthusiasts await with bated breath as Anderson inches closer to etching his name in the annals of cricketing history once again.
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