Crowds turned out to meet cricket legend James Anderson as he came to Blackburn as part of a book signing tour.

Fans met Anderson at Waterstones in The Mall as he promoted his autobiography ‘Finding The Edge’.

The book 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, Jimmy took 704 Test wickets, the most by a fast bowler in history and third on the all-time list, and was also a member of the 2010 ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup winning side.

He also played almost 300 first class matches for Lancashire taking more than 1,100 wickets.

Store manager Hannah Rimmer said: "It was great to have local hero Jimmy Anderson in our store, staff and customers were all so thrilled to meet him, and he was just as lovely as you would expect. Thank you Jimmy!"

Crowds had descended on the store to see the cricket legendA 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 Anderson's autobiography is on sale at all good bookstores.