Former Australia captain Ian Chappel said James Anderson ‘unique as a swing bowler’.
“Anderson’s longevity, and the fact that he achieves consistent movement without periodically losing one or other of his main deliveries, means he’s unique as a swing bowler,” wrote Chappell in his column in espncricinfo.com.
Anderson is leading wicket-taker in fast bowler’s category and only Shane Warne and Muthaih Muralitharan are behind him in overall tally.
Indian batting collapsed in the third Test for just 78 runs at Headingley and Anderson was the architect of that Indian collapse with his three wickets for just eight runs.
“The collapse at Headingley was engineered by a master of his craft. James Anderson is the best at his art; his ability to control swing in both directions and disguise his intentions is masterly. The remorseless way he sets up batters with the skill of a seasoned copper makes him an unstoppable force on his day,” wrote Chappell.
