James Anderson, EnglandRecord-breaking pace spearhead and most successful fast bowler in Test cricket history have shared dressing rooms and are doubles doubles with some of the most scary names in the game. Over the years, he has faced blisters with choice Shoaib Akhtar, Brett LeeAnd Sean tat—Baler is famous for his raw speed and intimidating appearance. After spending more than two decades at the highest level, Anderson has a weight of experience that can match some in cricket.
James Anderson has seen the fastest bowlers in cricket
Talking to Sky Sports, Anderson sang two names when asked about the fastest bowlers they have ever faced. While he agreed Mark wood The fastest he has ever seen in a person, regularly capable of touching 97-98 mph, from an opposition camp, his pick is a speed of former Australian left hand speed. Michel Johnson,
Anderson recalled the 2013 series where Johnson’s Thunderbolts were opposite that he had experienced earlier. However, for Anderson, for the raw velocity not only the world’s fastest for raw velocity, but for the ability to combine that speed with eccentric swing and movement, he became a unique and combined challenge for any batsman.
“Between all the bowlers, whom I have seen live, the fastest bowler is Mark Wood. He can bowl at a speed of 97-98 mph. But if we talk about the bowlers of the opposing team, I will name Mitchell Johnson of Australia. Where he has bowled the balls, he does not see very fast. Talking to SkySports, Anderson said.
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Numbers behind their speed and dominance
Wood’s international career is marked by express pace and late movement. In 37 trials, English Quick has claimed 119 wickets, while in Odis he has taken 80 wickets in 70 performances. His T20i record is equally impressive, with 54 wickets in 38 matches. Johnson, on the other hand, was a spear of Australia’s attack in the late 2000s and early 2010s, which terrorized batsmen with both speed and aggression. Over 73 tests, he collected 313 wickets, complementing 239 scales in 153 Odis and 38 wickets in 30 T20s. Johnson’s fiery mantra, especially during the 2013–14 ash, has become part of the folklore.
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