James Anderson’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements & family

James Michael Anderson, who played his career’s last test match against West Indies at Lord’s on 10 July 2024, is often hailed as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of international cricket. With several prestigious records under his name, including, the highest number of wickets taken by a fast bowler in test cricket, i.e. 704. Additionally, in 2023, James Anderson also became the oldest player to clinch the top spot in the ICC men’s test bowling rankings. Furthermore, James Anderson’s thundering bowling exploits played a crucial role in leading the England cricket side to a formidable victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2010. 

After witnessing an absolutely eminent and glitzy cricketing career that spanned over decades, James Anderson officially announced his retirement from international cricket in July, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to resonate in the annals of international cricket for decades to come and will serve as a beaming inspiration for the upcoming international cricketers. 

In this article we will take a look at James Anderson’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family and much more. 

James Anderson’s Biography 

Real Name: James Michael Anderson

Nickname:  Jimmy, The King of Swing, The Burnley Express and The Burnley Lara Daisy

Profession: Professional English Cricketer 

Nationality: British 

Religion: Christianity    

Hometown: Burnley, Lancashire, England 

Net Worth: $20 Million (approx.)

Batting Style: Left-hand Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Playing Role: Bowler

James Anderson Physical Status 

Height: 1.88m 

Weight: 75 Kg

Body Measurements: Chest – 42 Inches, Waist – 32 Inches, Biceps – 14 Inches 

Eye color: Hazel Green  

Hair color: Brown 

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James Anderson Personal Life : 

Date of Birth: 30 July, 1982

Place of Birth: Burnley, Lancashire, England

Zodiac : Leo 

School: St Mary’s, Burnley, Lancashire, St Theodore’s RC High School, Burnley, Lancashire

College: N/A

Highest Educational Qualifications: N/A

Sexual Orientation: Straight 

Food Habits: Non-Vegetarian 

Hobbies: Playing Golf and Tennis

James Anderson Cricket Life : 

Jersey Number: #9 (England, Lancashire CCC)

ODI Debut : England vs Australia 2022 in Melbourne 

Test Debut : England vs Zimbabwe 2003 in London 

T20 Debut : England vs Australia 2007 in Sydney 

Coach/ Mentor : Mike Watkinson

James Anderson Family Life : 

Mother’s Name: Catherine Anderson

Father’s Name: Michael Anderson

Sibling’s Name: N/A

Marital Status: Married

Wife’s Name: Daniella Lloyd

Wife’s Profession : Former Model 

Children’s Name: Lola Rose (Daughter), Ruby Luxe (Daughter)

James Anderson’s Net Worth 

As of July, 2024 James Michael Anderson has a whopping net worth of $20 Million, it includes his annual salary, match fee and numerous lucrative brand endorsement deals. 

According to the reports, James Anderson receives an annual salary worth £800,000 from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Cricketer’s Name	James Anderson
Net Worth	$20 Million
Net Worth in INR	INR 160 Crores
Annual Salary from ECB	£800,000 per year

James Anderson Car Collection 

With a staggering net worth of $20 million, James Anderson leads an absolutely luxurious lifestyle and owns multiple luxurious cars worth crores. An anecdote of James Anderson’s luxurious car collection is provided below: 

S.No	Car	Worth
1	BMW M3	INR 1.30 Crores
2	Audi R6	INR 1.59 Crores

James Anderson Brand Endorsements :

With his brilliant bowling exploits and heroic moments in the international cricket format, James Michael Anderson has solidified himself as a prominently known figure on a global level. Over the years, owing to his rising popularity and fame, James Anderson has been on boarded by numerous brands as their brand ambassador. As of 2024, James Anderson has signed numerous lucrative brand endorsement deals with prominent brands including Vampire Cricket, Wellman and Thomas Cook Sport. 

James Anderson Bowling Statistics:

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	188	350	40037	18627	704	7/42	11/71	26.45	2.79	56.8	32	32	3
ODIs	194	191	9584	7861	269	5/23	5/23	29.22	4.92	35.6	11	2	0
T20Is	19	19	422	552	18	3/23	3/23	30.66	7.84	23.4	0	0	0
FC	298	–	59221	27610	1126	7/19	–	24.52	2.79	52.5	48	55	6
List A	261	–	12730	10230	358	5/23	5/23	28.57	4.82	35.5	11	2	0
T20s	44	44	933	1318	41	3/23	3/23	32.14	8.47	22.7	0	0	0

James Anderson Batting & Fielding Statistics :

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	188	265	114	1353	81	8.96	3432	39.42	0	1	184	3	107
ODIs	194	79	43	273	28	7.58	561	48.66	0	0	23	0	53
T20Is	19	4	3	1	1*	1.00	2	50.00	0	0	0	0	3
FC	298	381	161	2039	81	9.26	–	–	0	1	–	–	165
List A	261	105	63	376	28	8.95	–	–	0	0	–	–	68
T20s	44	10	6	23	16	5.75	26	88.46	0	0	3	0	8

James Anderson Achievements : 

1. With a stellar total of 700 test wickets, James Anderson holds the record for picking up the highest number of wickets in the Test format as a fast bowler. 
2. With a total of 188 Test matches, James Anderson’s holds the record for playing the highest number of matches in the test format as an English cricketer. 
3. Additionally, with a total of 269 wickets, James Anderson also holds the record for being England’s highest-wicket taker in the One-Day International format.
4. James Anderson was ranked at the seventh position in the list of best test-bowlers by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
5. In 2018, on the glorious occasion of England’s 1,000th test, James Anderson was honored as the country’s greatest all-time Test XI by the England and Wales Cricket Board. 

Lesser-Known Facts About James Anderson That You Probably Don’t Know: 

1. It might shock you, but cricket wasn’t even on the radar for James Anderson’s during his childhood days. James Anderson was inclined towards tennis and aspired to become a tennis player.
2. It only took a total of five List-A matches for the English bowling sensation, James Anderson, to make his debut in the national cricket team of England in 2002.
3. At the young age of 20, James Anderson proved his mettle right in the beginning of his career and established himself as the youngest bowler to ever pick up a hat-trick of wickets for Lancashire. 
4. James Anderson was the first professional cricketer from England to model for England’s best-selling gay magazine, “Attitude”. 
5. As of 2024, with a total of 700 test wickets, James Anderson ranks third on the list of highest wicket takers in the test format.