England’s record wicket-taker, James Anderson, announced his retirement from Test cricket after a two-decade-long career.
James Anderson has recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. He will play his final Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 10th against the West Indies. The 41-year-old seamer made the announcement on his Instagram page, stating, “Just a note to say that the first test of the summer at Lord’s will be my last test.”
Anderson reflected on his long career, acknowledging, “It’s been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game I’ve loved since I was a kid. I’m going to miss walking out for England so much. But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I got to, because there is no greater feeling.”
While Anderson’s recent form has shown signs of decline, he remains a legend of the game. He crossed the prestigious milestone of 700 Test wickets earlier this year, becoming the first fast bowler and only the third bowler ever to achieve this feat.
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According to a report in The Guardian, England’s Test head coach, Brendon McCullum, met with Anderson to discuss the team’s future, hinting that the team is looking to rebuild for upcoming challenges like the Ashes series in Australia in 2025/26.
Anderson’s impact extends beyond Test cricket. He boasts a remarkable 987 wickets across all formats, the most by any seamer in international cricket. He also holds the record for most ODI wickets for England with 269, although he has not played in this format since 2015.
Last Updated on May 11, 2024
