Arise Sir Jimmy! Anderson tipped for knighthood

SIR Andrew Strauss has tipped James Anderson to become cricket's latest knight of the realm but believes England have picked the right moment to call time on his historic playing career.

- RORY DOLLARD

Strauss was honoured by Queen Elizabeth in 2019, for services to sport as well as his charity work with the Ruth Strauss Foundation, following his old opening partner Alastair Cook in being recognised by Buckingham Palace.

It seems only a matter of time before 'Sir Jimmy' joins his former captains, as the 41-year-old prepares to retire this week as England's record wicket-taker and most capped player.

And Strauss believes he would be a worthy recipient.

"Very much so! I think any fast bowler that plays 188 Test matches deserves a knighthood, I'll put it that way," he said.

Strauss knows Anderson better than most having acted as his team-mate, captain and director of cricket over the past two decades.