James Anderson receives knighthood for services to cricket

England’s all-time leading Test wicketkeeper James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood.

The 43-year-old bowler, who took 704 wickets in 188 Tests during an international career spanning 22 years, was knighted by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Anderson was named in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honors list in April for his services to cricket.

Only former Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne have taken more Test wickets.