Mohammed Shami vs James Anderson – Comparing their stats after 64 Tests

Following veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami's retirement from Test cricket, a statistical comparison shows how his career numbers compare to England's James Anderson after 64 Tests. Shami finished his Test career with 229 wickets at an average of 27.71 across 64 matches. Through the same milestone, Anderson had collected 242 wickets at an average of 30.64.

Shami recorded six five-wicket hauls, with career-best figures of 6-56 against Australia, compared to Anderson's 11 five-wicket hauls and best of 7-43 against New Zealand. Shami achieved a superior bowling average in away Tests at 30.33 with 145 wickets, whereas Anderson averaged 38.22 abroad with 76 wickets.