James Anderson, who got the fairy tale ending after England won the first Test at Lord’s against the West Indies, also marked his 188th Test for England. Anderson, who has set various world records, including taking 700 wickets in Test cricket and playing the most Test matches for England, has now achieved a new and impressive record. He has secured the top spot for the most balls bowled by pacers after the age of 40.
It is also interesting to note that since 1982, no bowler had delivered a single ball after turning 40. But now, Anderson has achieved this feat. First, let’s take a look at all the players who have registered their names on this unique list.
Most balls bowled by pacers after the age of 40
| Nationality | Bowlers | Balls bowled |
|---|---|---|
| England | James Anderson | 2960 |
| India | Lala Amarnath | 1434 |
| South Africa | Geoff Chubb | 1425 |
| England | Sydney Barnes | 1356 |
| England | Nigel Haig | 888 |
Lala Amarnath is the Only Indian on the List
Apart from English names such as James Anderson, Sydney Barnes, and Nigel Haig, Lala Amarnath is the only Indian who charms the list. Amarnath played a total of 3 matches at the age of 41 and was able to bowl 1,434 deliveries. Apart from Geoff Chubb from South Africa, who also bowled more than 1,400 deliveries.
