Profile : James Anderson
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
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. He is also possibly the finest fielding fast bowler in world cricket.
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, a title that he continued to wear throughout the victorious 2009 Ashes series.
2010 saw Anderson scale new heights as he bagged 57 Test scalps in the year at an average of 22.96. However, it was his performances in the Ashes victory down under that will live long in the memory. He ended the 2010/11 series as the leading wicket-taker from either side as he put to bed any questions over his ability to perform overseas.
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. He is also possibly the finest fielding fast bowler in world cricket.
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, a title that he continued to wear throughout the victorious 2009 Ashes series.
2010 saw Anderson scale new heights as he bagged 57 Test scalps in the year at an average of 22.96. However, it was his performances in the Ashes victory down under that will live long in the memory. He ended the 2010/11 series as the leading wicket-taker from either side as he put to bed any questions over his ability to perform overseas.
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