Cricket-Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood

Cricket - First Test - England v West Indies - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - July 12, 2024 England's James Anderson reacts after his final test match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) -England's all-time highest test wicket taker James Anderson was awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list published on Friday.

Anderson, who made his test debut in 2003 at Lord's, retired from international duty in July last year after his 188th test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years.