England legend Anderson receives knighthood
Summary
James Anderson, a well-known cricket player from England, has received a knighthood. He is England's top Test wicket-taker and was honored for his contributions to cricket by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.Key Facts
- James Anderson was given a knighthood for his services to cricket.
- He is England's leading Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets in 188 matches.
- Anderson's career in international cricket lasted 22 years.
- The knighthood was part of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honors list.
- He is behind only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the number of Test wickets taken.
- Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 but still plays for Lancashire.
- He is discussing a possible contract extension with Lancashire for the 2026 season.
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