IND vs ENG: James Andersen will create history as soon as he takes the field in the second Test against India, which will begin on February 2. After making his international cricket debut, James Anderson will play for England for the 22nd consecutive year. To continue playing international cricket as a fast bowler at the age of 41 is a huge achievement. But James Anderson made it a reality through amazing fitness. This marks Anderson’s sixth tour to India.
James Anderson made his debut for England in December 2002. Although James Anderson made his Test cricket debut in 2003. After his debut, James Anderson never looked back and became the most successful fast bowler in the world. Anderson has taken 690 wickets in 183 Test matches. If Anderson manages to take 10 more wickets, he will become the first fast bowler in the world to have 700 Test wickets to his name. However, Anderson distanced himself from T20 cricket in 2009 and ODI cricket in 2015 to give priority to Test cricket. Anderson also has a chance to become the second most successful bowler in Test cricket history by breaking Shane Warne’s record of 708 wickets.
Anderson on sixth tour of India
James Anderson had the opportunity to visit India for the first time in 2006. After that, Anderson also visited India in 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021. In 2012, Anderson was also part of England’s historic win against India. But there is something unique to see on the sixth tour. Rehan and Shoaib Bashir have also toured India on behalf of England. When James Anderson made his debut, both players weren’t even born yet. However, in the second Test, these two players, along with Anderson, will now command England’s bowling attack.
