James Anderson Quotes

James Anderson

Profession : Athlete

Birth : July 30, 1982

Milestones have never really meant a lot. They probably will mean more when I've finished playing and actually reflect on what I have achieved.

James Anderson

When games are close together you have to draw a line under the first match whether you win or lose, and then start again for the next one.

James Anderson

I'm always trying to improve whether by being more consistent, accurate, fitter or able to bowl longer spells.

James Anderson

Cricket often leaves you scratching your head.

James Anderson

I understand that when a player reaches his mid-thirties, and has a few injuries, people start to question how long he can last.

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Growing up, my education about Test cricket came from dad's video of the 1981 Ashes series - and Ian Botham's incredible match at Headingley.

James Anderson

Test cricket tests your ability as a cricketer but also bring out your true character.

James Anderson

The time to think about personal achievement is at the end of your career.

James Anderson

The first time Stuart Broad walked into the dressing room, with his flowing blond hair, striking blue eyes and perfect figure, I thought: 'My God, she's beautiful.'

James Anderson

What I try to do is improve as much as I can so I can be the best bowler I possibly can.

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I am quite stingy when it comes to giving runs away.

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Hashim Amla is someone that stands out. He's a world-class player and I have not had a huge amount of success against him.

James Anderson

I remember my first meeting with Alastair Cook clearly. The entire Lancashire side, some of them pretty mild-mannered, really laid into him. He'd just scored a double-hundred for Essex against Australia in a warm-up match before the 2005 Ashes. For some reason, we all assumed he must be really arrogant.

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Even at the age of 36, I'm always looking at ways to improve.

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I didn't watch a Test match live until I played in my first in 2003.

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In the heat of battle you might not be thinking clearly and that is when players have to take on the responsibility of helping the other guys out.

James Anderson

You can get suckered into believing you have to always be attacking with the bat, ball or fielding positions. But Test cricket is not always like that. There are times when it is a bit slow paced and even a bit boring.

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I don't agree with the theory that removing grass and pace from the pitch nullifies Mitchell Johnson.

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I managed just five Tests between 2004 and 2006.

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Nasser Hussain was skipper when I first played for England and a massive influence. He showed me a lot of faith.

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