New Delhi: Seasoned England paceman James Anderson received a guard of honour on his final day of Test cricket at Lord’s. Ahead of the beginning of the third day of the first Test match between England and West Indies, Anderson walked out for the final time to play in a Test match.
The veteran speedster, who is considered among one of the greats of the game, was given a guard of honour from both the sides. Both teams’ players honoured the legendary fast bowler as the crowd applauded with a big cheer.
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For the final time James Anderson walks out at Lord’s 🥺
A guard of honour from both sets of players 👏 pic.twitter.com/mgqNu8Twez
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 12, 2024
The 41-year-old English pacer is set to bid farewell to his international career after an ongoing Test match against West Indies at Lord’s. The hosts are closing in on a huge win over the Windies after taking a massive lead of 250 runs in the first innings. During the first Test match while England were bowling, Anderson created a record for most balls bowled in Test cricket. He joined the elite list of cricketers which include Australian veteran Shane Warne and Indian great Anil Kumble.
Most balls bowled in Test cricket
44039 – Muttiah Muralitharan
40850 – Anil Kumble
40705 – Shane Warne
40001 – James Anderson*
33698 – Stuart Broad
The legendary paceman also clinched 4 wickets in the match, one coming in the first innings while the rest three coming in the second innings taking his tally to 704 wickets in Test cricket. He is the first fast bowler in the history of world cricket to complete 700 wickets. The veteran pacer also bowled an unplayable delivery to knock out skipper Kraigg Brathwaite’s stumps on the second day of the match.
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Jimmy Anderson, there are no words 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bBRCS1uykD
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2024
The 41-year-old English pacer is set to bid farewell to his international career after an ongoing Test match against West Indies at Lord’s. England are closing in on a huge win after taking a big 250-run lead in the first innings. Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
