Categories: Sports

England’s James Anderson becomes most successful pacer in international cricket

England’s James Anderson has become the first-ever fast bowler to complete 950 wickets in international cricket. He attained this historic feat on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa. He broke the record of Australia’s Glenn McGrath (949 wickets). The most successful bowlers in international cricket are Sri Lankan spin wizard, Muttiah Muralitharan (1,347 wickets), late Aussie spin great Shane Warne (1,001 wickets) and Indian spin great Anil Kumble (956 wickets).

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

The career of Anderson:

Anderson, who marked his international debut in 2003, now has 951 wickets across formats at an average of 27.18. As many as 664 of these wickets have come in Test cricket, the only format Anderson has featured in since 2015. He is the only pacer to have taken over 600 Test wickets. Besides, Anderson owns 269 ODI wickets, most for England in the format.

Find More Sports News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Weekly One Liners 05th to 11th of January 2026

Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2025 plays a very important role in competitive examinations…

16 hours ago

MeitY Launches PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputing Facility at IIT Madras

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched ‘PARAM SHAKTI’, a powerful new…

2 days ago

Akasa Air Enters IATA, Becomes India’s Fifth Member of Global Airline Body

Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline founded in 2020, has become a member of the International…

2 days ago

Union Minister Annpurna Devi Inaugurates PANKHUDI Portal to Improve Services and Support for Women and Children

The Government of India focuses strongly on the welfare and empowerment of women and children.…

2 days ago

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: Free Entry and Tribute to India’s Armed Forces

The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 will be held…

2 days ago

Oscars 2026: Five Indian Films Eligible for Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards, also known as Oscars 2026, have recognized five Indian films as…

2 days ago