Full Name: James Michael Anderson
DOB: 30-07-1982, Burnley, Lancashire
Specialist: Bowler
Bats: Left Hand Bat
Bowls: Right Arm Fast Seam
Major Teams: Lancashire


A genuine swing bowler who can be frustratingly inconsistent, James Anderson appeared to finally make a breakthrough at international level in 2008 after five years of struggling to live up to expectations he raised with instant success in national colours.

He destroyed New Zealand with seven for 43 at Trent Bridge, but more importantly bowled well against South Africa in less helpful conditions later in the summer. Anderson also continued his batting progress, adding attacking shots to a stubborn defensive technique.

Called up from the England Academy to help solve England's familiar Ashes injury crisis down under in 2002/03, Anderson immediately proved his credentials and was his team's best bowler in the World Cup that followed. Injuries and a loss of form slowed his progress and he was little more than a net bowler during England's successful years that followed. Anderson is now clear of the back problems that forced him out of most of the 2006 season and will aim to maintain the form that has secured a spot in both Test and One Day teams. His consistently impressive displays in early 2009 saw him become leader of the attack in all formats.

Batting Mat Ins NO Runs Hs Ave S/R 100's 50's 6's 4's
Career 46 63 30 468 34 14.18 36.06 0 0 1 55
Series 4 7 3 56 29 14.00 30.77 0 0 1 7
Batting Key: Mat = Matches, Ins = Innings, NO = Not Outs, HS = Highest Score, Ave = Average Score, S/R = Strike Rate, 100s = Centuries, 50s = Fifties, 6s = Sixes, 4s = Fours
Bowling Mat Balls Run Wkts Ave. 5wkts
Career 46 9430 5431 156 34.81 8
Seies 4 977 548 16 34.25 1
Bowling Key: Mat = Matches, Balls = Balls Bowled, Runs = Runs Conceded, Wkts = Wickets Taken, Ave = Average, 5wkts = Five-wicket Hauls, Econ = Bowling Economy