This is when you can meet cricketing great Jimmy Anderson in Blackburn

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson is coming to Blackburn as part of a book signing tour.

Fans will be able to meet Anderson at Waterstones in The Mall on Tuesday November 12 

In his autobiography Finding The Edge, he shares his story about his early career playing for Burnley Cricket Club, to success with England and a quartet of stunning Ashes victories.

In 21 years he took 704 test wickets making one of the best bowlers ever.

He said: "As a player, you don't get a chance to reflect much there's always the next over to bowl, the next game to play and so I can't wait to get into this, to tell the story of the journey so far, because it's been truly unforgettable."

A story of dedication and resilience, Jimmy gives his unfiltered take on his experiences coming of age as a 15- year-old playing for Burnley Cricket Club, the astronomic ascent to making his international debut at 20 years old and every astonishing moment in the 21 years since.

A synopsis of the book says: "Told with the honesty, humility and dry humour that have made the public fall in love with Jimmy, this is the book that reveals it all.

"Celebrating the soaring highs: facing international greats such as Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar and winning the Ashes four times. Reflecting on the tough lows: crushing defeats and the shock of being dropped.

"Finally, his resurgence under Brendon McCullum to close out his career with his 700th wicket, all alongside his teammates and lifelong friends on the England team. This is a no-holds-barred tell-all of one of the most extraordinary cricket careers of all time."

Jimmy will be signing copies in-store from 3.30pm - entrance to the signing queue is by ticket only. 

Waterstones said there will be no posed photography and due to timing restraints, Jimmy won't be signing any memorabilia or other merchandise.

Visit https://www.waterstones.com/events/meet-cricketing-legend-jimmy-anderson/blackburn