Jimmy Anderson 'snubbed for knighthood over Ashes sledging fears'
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mirror.co.ukJimmy Anderson was reportedly snubbed for a knighthood in the New Year Honours over fears he would be sledged by the Australians during next winter's Ashes.
England's record wicket-taker - the first fast bowler in history to pass 600 Test scalps - is expected to receive the gong in the future.
But, according to The Times, it was thought it would be unwise to honour the 38-year-old while he is still an active part of the England setup with an Ashes tour on the horizon. “I don’t think we’d send out Jimmy Anderson to face the Australians with a knighthood," a source told the paper.
Anderson's big pal Alastair Cook, England's record run-scorer, was awarded a knighthood in 2019 - but only after he had called time on his international career.
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