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James Anderson, the legendary English fast bowler, has been honoured with a knighthood in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the sport of cricket. This recognition came as part of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list. Anderson, who retired from Test cricket at the age of 42, boasts an impressive record of 704 wickets, making him England’s leading wicket-taker in Test history. Notably, he is the only sportsperson to be included in the honours list, underscoring the significance of his achievement and the respect he commands within the cricketing community.