Top 5 Test bowlers of the decade (2010-19)

#4. James Anderson

James Anderson

Matches -- 105, Wickets -- 427, Average -- 24.19, Strike Rate -- 54.7, Best Bowling in an innings -- 7/42

James Anderson has been the leader of England’s pace attack right through the decade and, along with Stuart Broad (398 wickets in 110 Tests), has done a commendable job for the team. His record in the decade speaks for itself -- 427 wickets in 105 Tests at an average of 24.19. In fact, Anderson and Stuart Broad are the two leading wicket takers of the decade. With their incredible success, they have taken the phrase hunting in pairs to an altogether different level.

However, if you are wondering why Anderson doesn't feature at number one in the list despite the bucketful of wickets, it is primarily because of his average record in away wins. Anderson has only featured in 11 Tests that England have won away from home, and has 41 wickets to his credit. While he maintains an impressive average of 24.85, he doesn’t have a single five-for to his name. Anderson’s best in an innings away, 4/43, came against West Indies at St George's in April 2015.

James Anderson

In away Ashes, Anderson’s best in an innings is 4 for 44 at Melbourne way back in December 2010. The numbers clearly state that the English’s paceman’s success has been build primarily on home advantage. The story is something similar with Broad, who has merely 28 wickets in 10 away Test wins that he has featured in. Broad thus doesn't make the top five shortlist.

Stuart Broad.