England seamer, 35, oldest man to top rankings since Muttiah Muralitharan in 2009 after taking career-best 7-42 at Lord's
Sunday 10 September 2017 11:08, UK
James Anderson has moved top spot of the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings after a scintillating display in the nine-wicket win over West Indies at Lord's.
Anderson delivered a swing-bowling masterclass as he recorded career-best figures of 7-42 - which included his 500th Test scalp - to steer England towards victory in the Investec series decider.
The 35-year-old's nine-wicket match haul sees him leapfrog India spinner Ravindra Jadeja to reclaim the No 1 spot he last held in August 2016.
Anderson is the the oldest bowler to top the rankings since Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan in July 2009, capping a memorable summer for the Lancastrian, who has taken 39 wickets in seven Tests at an average of 14.
Ben Stokes has moved up to 20th and 21st in the batting and bowling rankings respectively after a fine all-round display at Lord's, following up a six-wicket haul with an important half-century.
England's 2-1 win over the Windies keeps them third in the Test standings, behind India and South Africa.
