England's James Anderson knighted for record Test wickets

James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets in 188 matches over a 22-year career, was knighted by Princess Anne at Windsor Castle in recognition of his services to cricket. The knighthood was part of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list. Anderson, who retired from Test cricket in 2024 but continues to play domestically for Lancashire, is in talks to extend his contract through the 2026 season, potentially playing past his 44th birthday. He ranks third globally for the most Test wickets, behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan and Australia's Shane Warne. The Lancashire player, who attended St Theodore’s High School in Burnley, has also received local honors including the Freedom of the Borough of Burnley, with plans underway to name a street and possibly a stand at Turf Moor after him. The investiture highlighted his legendary status in English cricket and his continued involvement at the county level despite stepping back from international play.