New Delhi: The sun set in London’s iconic cricket stadium – the Lord’s – although it was just 12:05 PM in the noon when England routed a feeble West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test match. It was the last one for the legendary paceman James Anderson, who played the format for more than two decades.
It was all emotions for the Lancashire bowler after the 31,100-capacity crowd at Lord’s gave him the standing ovation, a befitting gesture to culminate his 21-year-long journey with the red cherry, one which never looked separable.
If not for the England think-tank’s decision to move on with the veteran pacer to look for the future breed, Anderson would have tend to own numerous more records into his book. But he will have some relaxed time now to look at what all he’s achieved once he plans to move his cricket kit in his store room. Bowling 40,000 deliveries and snapping more than 700 dismissals is complete madness, of course it does need toiling behind the scenes. At the age of 41, to have that desire just speaks the volumes of the mentality.
Hey Jimmy!
You’ve bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here’s a little wish as you bid goodbye.
It has been a joy to watch you bowl – with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You’ve inspired generations with your game.
Wish you a wonderful life… pic.twitter.com/ETp2e6qIQ1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 12, 2024
Huge respect to @jimmy9 on an amazing test career 🫡 You were a beast on the pitch, always keeping the batters on their toes, 704 wickets is insane 🚀 Congrats on an incredible journey bhai. You’ll be missed🫶🏽#IamGAME #JamesAnderson #TestCricket #Legend pic.twitter.com/qJTgTV0OOy
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) July 12, 2024
We will always be grateful for witnessing a fast bowler dominating the longest format for 2 decades.
Thank you Jimmy 🐐#JamesAnderson #ENGvsWI pic.twitter.com/XIU7Qxsylo
— Mehran Sofi (@Mehran3232) July 12, 2024
Happy Retirement, Jimmy! 🤍
Exceptional swing bowler, one of the greatest in Test Cricket. The longevity speaks volume. Troubled the best of the best.#JamesAnderson pic.twitter.com/6lCGdcXSq2
— 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐑 (@dextertweetsx) July 12, 2024
There won’t be another bowler like you. Farewell, Jimmy. It was an honour to witness your poetry in motion.❤️#JamesAnderson pic.twitter.com/RhrdknIesl
— 𝐾𝑢𝑠ℎᡣ𐭩 (@aryansingh2466) July 12, 2024
We know good how Anderson as a bowler was but it’s more fascinating how a fast bowler remained fit for so many years and played 188 Test Matches.
— Chandan Sahay (@iCKSahay) July 12, 2024
James Anderson finishes as third most wicket-taker in Tests
Anderson’s last dismissal of his 704 Test wickets was West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva, a delivery he has bowled on ample of instances and can bowl for an eternity. One that pointed like an arrow to the off-stump before tilting away, only feathering the bat of Silva to carry it through to the keeper (Jamie Smith).
The England talisman had the opportunity to add another one but he spilled a return catch from Gudakesh Motie. It would only have resembled his swansong with his long-time friend Stuart Broad’s. Broad bowed out of Test cricket a year ago with Alex Carey’s wicket on his final ball of the career to help England level the Ashes series 2-2.
Anderson finished his prolonged career as the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, the most by a fast bowler. Only late Australian Shane Warne (708) and Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800) have more Test wickets than the English pacer.
James Anderson finished his prolonged career as the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, the most by a fast bowler. Only late Australian Shane Warne (708) and Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800) have more Test wickets than the English pacer. Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
