England legend Anderson receives knighthood

England legend Anderson receives knighthood

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The greatest Test wicket-taker in history, James Anderson, has been awarded the knighthood.

The Princess Royal presented the 43-year-old pace bowler with the knight’s crown at Windsor Castle after taking 704 wickets in 188 international tests over the course of 22 years.

In April, former prime minister Rishi Sunak listed Anderson on Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list for his contributions to cricket.

Anderson stopped playing for boyhood club Lancashire in July 2024 after leaving the test squad.

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