Anderson made OBE in Queen's birthday honours

James Anderson has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list having become the first England bowler to take 400 Test wickets two weeks ago.

Anderson made his England debut in late 2002 and played his first Test in 2003. He has been an integral part of three Ashes-winning sides and has been rewarded for his services to cricket. During the West Indies tour in April he went past Ian Botham's record of Test wickets for England and during the Headingley Test against New Zealand he broke through the 400 barrier.

"This means an enormous amount to me and my family," Anderson said. "I'm very proud of my recent achievements and this just caps it off. These achievements wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of my family, friends and everyone at Burnley, Lancashire and England."

ECB chief executive Tom Harrison added: "We have been privileged to watch Jimmy Anderson's talent develop and flourish in recent years; he is undoubtedly the finest England fast bowler of his generation; a master of the art of swing bowling and surely one of the greatest cricketers to ever wear the three Lions. What a marvellous reward this is for all he has given to both England and Lancashire."

Maurice Vaughan, who has given a lifetime's service to Etwall CC in Derbyshire, has also been awarded the British Empire Medal. Vaughan, now 90, was club president for 40 years and first team captain for twenty years and still mows the club's pitch three times a week.

"We are also thrilled to see Maurice win national recognition for the sterling service he has given Etwall in so many different volunteer roles," Harrison said. "People like Maurice are the lifeblood of the game and we are delighted for him and all the other cricket volunteers whose efforts have been officially recognised today."