A biography for James Andersonhasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“I don't actually have a regular end I bowl from at Old Trafford.”
“As a cricketer you can go under the radar. It's not like we're footballers who get papped everywhere. I can go down to the corner shop without getting hassled.”
“The Gabba is not a frightening place to play.”
“I love talking about the game and passing on knowledge if I can but being a coach full time is another story.”
“A coach can help only so much. Out on the field you need a partner.”
“No, no I don't speed or anything. I drive a VW Touareg so.”
“The time to think about personal achievement is at the end of your career.”
“Partnerships are not just about bowling in tandem all the time. It all is about helping the other guy get in the right frame of mind.”
“I'm enjoying playing. As long as that continues, I'll carry on playing as long as I can.”
“The Oval 2018 was one of the most extraordinary Tests I've been involved with.”
“I've spoken to people who have retired once they lost the enjoyment of a long day in the field or going to the gym. If I lose that, it's time to go.”
“It is scary when bowling how hard batsmen hit it now.”
“Alastair Cook is one of my best pals.”
“Andrew Strauss captained me through my purple patch.”
“Getting past 30 as a sportsman, the end could be just around the corner.”
“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.”
“It is easy to get carried away in this Twenty20 era and think Test cricket has to be entertaining all the time.”
“I'll tell you something about Glenn McGrath - he was a much better bowler than me. This is not false modesty.”
“A competitive edge has helped me through my career.”