James Anderson is to get a street in his hometown named after him. The England pacer will receive this new honour from Burnley, which has already made him a Freeman of the Borough.

Burnley Council meeting passed unanimously a motion recognising his accomplishment of becoming the first fast bowler to claim 600 Test scalps.

Anderson, 38, achieved the feat when he got rid of Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali in Southampton during the final Test of the English summer.

Mayor Wajid Khan, who proposed the motion, said of Anderson: "He has been a great ambassador for the borough having been born and bred in Burnley as well as starting his cricketing career at Burnley Cricket Club.

"James is an excellent role model for Burnley youngsters as he has demonstrated it's possible to achieve their goals and aspirations and reap the rewards of hard work.

"This recognition would complement the previous Freedom of the Borough award given to James Anderson due to his outstanding services to cricket.

"This council recommends that the head of streetscene in consultation with group leaders and other relevant bodies identify a suitable road/street, which shall be named (or re-named) after James Anderson."

Councillor Khan further said the chosen street should be near where Anderson was born and brought up and also urged the Queen to recognise him with a knighthood.

(Inputs from Sky Sports)