Pushpakumara is also the 218th bowler in the First Class cricket to take 1000-plus wickets, but only one of three active ones behind South Africa's Simon Harmer and England's James Anderson.

1000 First Class wickets: Sri Lanka's Malinda Pushpakumara only third active bowler to achieve milestone

Australia's Mitchell Starc finished the year 2025 with 49 Test wickets after turning 35 in January and he isn't even in top 3. The list includes West Indies' Courtney Walsh (66 wickets in 2000), England's Sydney Barnes (61 wickets in 1912), and Australia's Glenn McGrath (58 wickets in 2005).

Too old to bowl? Meet bowlers with most Test wickets in a year after turning 35

Anderson's first match at the helm will be away at Northamptonshire on April 3, 2026.

Retired England great James Anderson named Lancashire captain

England had walked into Perth with a bold all-pace attack, and for a while it looked inspired. Australia were bowled out for 132 in the first innings, with Ben Stokes grabbing five wickets and the rest of the unit hitting the right areas. 

James Anderson expects England to stick with same XI in Brisbane despite Perth defeat

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, here is list of five bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket. The list also consists of top names like Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and James Anderson as they got the better of Virat Kohli on multiple occasions. 

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, 5 bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket

Anderson, who turned 42 this year, announced his international retirement last year after his final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, the venue where he made his Test debut in 2002.

‘I hold him in such regard,’ James Anderson on feeling ‘out of place’ sharing name with Sachin Tendulkar

Picking an early wicket with a red cherry is nothing less than an art, and several bowlers have mastered it. From England’s James Anderson to Australia’s Mitchell Starc, here’s a look at the top seven bowlers to pick up the most wickets in the first over of a Test.

Meet 7 bowlers to pick most wickets in 1st over in Tests; 2 Indians on list but no Bumrah

 In an announcement made on Tuesday (July 15), Manchester Originals acquired James Anderson’s services as part of the two-member draft pick, having gone undrafted during the main drafts.

The Hundred: James Anderson roped in by Manchester Originals in 'lucky' wildcard pick

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson, here's a look at seven highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. Surprisingly, only one Indian is in the list.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson: 7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history, only one Indian in list

From touching Axar Patel feet to giving fiery send-offs to New Zealand batters, here is a look at the top five Virat Kohli most talked about on-field reactions.

Virat Kohli's most talked about on-field reactions: From touching Axar Patel's feet to giving fiery send-offs

As Wimbledon 2025 enters second week, a lot of celebrities including Britain's Queen Camilla and Sachin Tendulkar have attended the matches. Lets have a look at all the big names who have attended the championship.

Celebrities at Wimbledon 2025: From Britain's Queen Camilla to Sachin Tendulkar - See who made it to SW19

Legendary former England pacer James Anderson has backed the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the side as the hosts prepare for the third Test against India in the five-match series. 

IND vs ENG: James Anderson pushes for Jofra Archer's inclusion in Lord's Test, says 'got to play him'

ENG vs IND 2025: No Anderson and Broad make life easier for Rishabh Pant

India tour of England 2025: No Anderson and Broad make life easier for Rishabh Pant

As India's Test tour of England begins on June 20 with first game in Leeds, here’s a look at bowlers with most wickets in India vs England Test series.

Bowlers with most wickets in IND vs ENG Test series

James Anderson picks between Kohli and Sachin on tougher batter to bowl to

Earlier, India tour of England was named MAK Pataudi Trophy - a former Indian skipper while England tour of India was called Anthony de Mello Trophy after one of the founding members of the BCCI.

Anderson has most Test wickets against India and now he 'couldn't be more proud' after England-India Tests named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Anderson praised both Kohli and Rohit, calling them “great players” who carried India’s Test team for years. He acknowledged that their retirement ends an era in Indian cricket. Sports Cricket

'One of the greatest Test batters that’s ever been': James Anderson praises Virat Kohli on his Test retirement, calls Rohit a great player

Here's a look at 6 bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket featuring Josh Hazlewood, Adil Rashid, Tim Southee, Moeen Ali and others. Sports | Photos

6 Bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket – one name will surprise you

Ahead of the India vs England Test series starting in June 2025, let's look at the top 5 moments from the India vs England Test series of 2018. Cricket Sports Photos

5 Epic moments from India vs England Test series 2018

The 42-year-old is still playing for Lancashire but has missed the start of the English County Championship season with a calf problem. World, Cricket, Sports

England great James Anderson set to receive knighthood for record-breaking career

Sports, cricket: Anderson joined England’s backroom staff for the remainder of home summer before the ECB extended his contract until the conclusion of the Pakistan tour. 

No IPL contract? No problem as James Anderson, 42, set for T20 return

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: No Jofra Archer, Cameron Green but James Anderson gets green light

IPL 2025: James Anderson could end up playing for CSK, predicts Michael Vaughan

Ex-England pacer James Anderson reveals reason behind signing up for IPL auction

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1000 First Class wickets: Sri Lanka's Malinda Pushpakumara only third active bowler to achieve milestone

Too old to bowl? Meet bowlers with most Test wickets in a year after turning 35

Retired England great James Anderson named Lancashire captain

Anderson expects England to stick with same XI in Brisbane despite Perth defeat

5 bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket

Anderson feels ‘out of place’ sharing name with Tendulkar on ENG-IND trophy

Meet 7 bowlers to pick most wickets in 1st over in Tests; 2 Indians on list

James Anderson roped in by Manchester Originals in 'lucky' wildcard pick

7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history, only one Indian in list

Virat Kohli's most talked about on-field reactions

Celebrities at Wimbledon 2025: From Britain's Queen Camilla to Sachin Tendulkar

IND vs ENG: James Anderson pushes for Jofra Archer's inclusion in Lord's Test