England pacer James Anderson becomes first pacer to clinch 950 wickets

By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on August 30, 2022, 20:49 IST

James Anderson of England is now the first fast bowler in the history of international cricket to reach 950 wickets. On Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa, he accomplished this illustrious feat. He surpassed Glenn McGrath of Australia’s previous record (949 wickets). The most productive bowlers in international cricket are Anil Kumble of India (956 wickets), Shane Warne of Australia (1001), and Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (1,347 wickets)

In total, Anderson has taken 951 wickets across all formats with an average of 27.18 since making his international debut in 2003. The only format Anderson has played in since 2015, Test cricket, has seen up to 664 of these wickets. The only bowler with more than 600 Test wickets is Anderson and he also has the most ODI wickets for England (269 wickets).

Aditya Bhagchandani

Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.