Overview

• James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list, recognizing his monumental contributions to cricket.
• Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 after an illustrious 21-year career, during which he became the highest wicket-taking seamer in Test history with 704 wickets.
• He made 188 Test appearances, ranking second only to Sachin Tendulkar, and also holds England’s ODI wicket record with 269 dismissals.
• Despite stepping back from international cricket, Anderson remains active in county cricket with Lancashire but missed the start of the current season due to a calf injury.
• He is the only sportsperson included in Sunak’s honours list, joining former teammates Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss in receiving a knighthood.