Ex-England bowler James Anderson awarded knighthood in Sunak’s resignation list

James Anderson breaks silence after being awarded knighthood in honours list

James Anderson has spoken of his pride after being awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list, having retired from Test cricket in the summer

James Anderson To Receive Knighthood For Remarkable England Career

Legendary fast bowler James Anderson is set to be knighted in recognition of his outstanding 21-year career with England. His name appeared on the resignation honours list of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as per ESPNcricinfo. The 42-year-old retired from international cricket in 2024 after claiming 704 Test wickets--the most by an English bowler and the most by any fast bowler in history. He played 188 Tests, ending his England career wi…

Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood

England cricket legend James Anderson knighted by former PM Rishi Sunak, retiring with record-breaking 704 test wickets.

Jimmy Anderson knighted by ex-PM Rishi - alongside string of senior Tories

CRICKET legend Jimmy Anderson has been given a knighthood by former PM Rishi Sunak — along with a string of senior Tories.  The England fast bowler, who retired from international duty in July with a record 704 wickets, was rewarded for “services to cricket”.  The TimesCricket legend Jimmy Anderson has been given a knighthood by former PM Rishi Sunak[/caption] PAMr Sunak also gave a peerage to ex-Cabinet ministers Michael Gove[/caption] Former H…

Arise Sir James Anderson: England great given knighthood

Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 having taken 704 wickets, the most by a fast bowler in the history of the five-day format. The 42-year-old is still playing for Lancashire but has missed the start of the English County Championship season with a calf problem. Tradition The resignation honours list is…

Ex-England bowler James Anderson awarded knighthood in Sunak’s resignation list

A number of Tory politicians also received peerages and knighthoods, including Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt.