Categories: Sports

James Anderson claims 1000th first-class wicket

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson has added another feather to his cap as he completed 1000 wickets in first-class cricket. Anderson achieved the rare feat during Lancashire’s County Championship clash against Kent in Manchester. Anderson is the leading wicket-taker among pacers in Test cricket. In 162 Tests, the England great has claimed 617 wickets at an average of 26.67 with 30 five-fors and three 10-wicket match hauls.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Anderson is only the 14th player to claim 1,000 first-class wickets this century and only the fifth among pacers. Andy Caddick, Martin Bicknell, Devon Malcolm and Wasim Akram were the other pace bowlers to cross the 1000-wicket landmark before Anderson.

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

Rituparna Sengupta Honoured with This Empowerment Award at UK House of Commons 2026

Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta has been honored with the Women Empowerment Award. She was honored…

18 mins ago

International Day of Forests 2026: Theme, Importance and Global Significance

The International Day of Forests 2026 is observed on March 21 worldwide. This day highlight…

58 mins ago

Which Country of the World has the Highest Elephants Population?

Did you know that elephants are the largest land animals on Earth and are known…

2 hours ago

World Puppetry Day 2026 Celebrated on March 21: How It’s Still Relevant

World Puppetry Day 2026 is being celebrated globally on the March 21st every year. The…

2 hours ago

World Poetry Day 2026: Celebrating the Power of Words and Creativity

World Poetry Day 2026 is celebrated on the March 21 across the world. This day…

2 hours ago

Legendary Actor and Martial Artist Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86

At the age of 86 Legendary martial artist and actor Chuck Norris has passed away.…

3 hours ago