A League Apart - The Best Cricketers Ever From Each Nation

James Michael Anderson - England

England v Australia: 1st Investec Ashes Test - Day Three

James Anderson has proved himself as one of the most skillful and prolific fast bowlers in England's history. His talents have been apparent in test cricket, where his command of swing bowling, especially in home conditions, has been the stuff of artistry bearing comparison with any swing bowler in any generation.

With a classical side-on action, he generates natural outswing and with the old ball is capable of reverse swinging it. When he is on song and when the conditions suit his style, he is pretty much unplayable and has often produced balls that pitch on middle and leg and hit off-stump, leaving the batsmen bewildered. Recently, during the West Indies' tour of England, Anderson joined the 500 club in tests.

Since his debut in 2002, Anderson has gone on to pick up 793 international wickets. Quite an astonishing stat for someone who's still going strong.