James Anderson, one of the most celebrated fast bowlerss of England, has built a legacy that very few can match. With 704 Test wickets and 269 in One-Day Internationals, he has long been regarded as one of the greatest seamers in the game. Even after retiring from international cricket, James Anderson continues to inspire fans with his passion and determination, showing that age cannot dim true sporting brilliance.
That spirit was on display at Headingley in Leeds on August 26, 2025, when James Anderson etched his name into the history books once again. Playing for Manchester Originals in The Hundred, he became the oldest fast bowler to take a wicket in the men’s competition. The 43-year-old surpassed Australian pacer Michael Hogan who had set the previous mark at 41 years and 86 days in 2022. While the overall record still belongs to South Africa’s Imran Tahir who took a wicket at 43 years and 145 days, James Anderson now stands alone among fast bowlers.
The milestone came after a slow start to his debut season in the tournament where he had gone wicketless in his first two matches. At Leeds, however, he struck in his very first set of deliveries. Former England batter Dawid Malan fell to James Anderson for just three runs, caught by Jos Buttler. Not long after, Dan Lawrence managed to hit him for consecutive boundaries but was soon trapped lbw, giving James Anderson his second wicket.
Although he did not add further dismissals, James Anderson bowled his full quota of 20 balls, finishing with figures of two for 30. His spell played a vital role in keeping the Northern Superchargers to 139 for eight in their 100-ball innings.
Manchester Originals then made light work of the chase, thanks to a brilliant display by captain Jos Buttler. The England star hammered 70 runs from only 37 balls, including seven fours and five sixes. Alongside Rachin Ravindra who remained unbeaten on 47 from 23 balls, Jos Buttler put together a 99-run partnership that sealed victory in just 84 balls.
For James Anderson, though, the night was about much more than numbers. It was a proof that even at an age when most players have long retired, his skill, determination and love for the game remain undiminished.
