James Anderson Retires After 22 Years with 991 Wickets
James Anderson, the veteran England pacer, has retired from Test cricket after an illustrious 22-year career. Anderson made his debut at Lord’s in 2003 and concluded his career with 704 Test wickets, placing him behind only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the all-time list.
In his final Test match, Anderson took 1/26 and 3/32, helping England secure a victory over the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs. This win marked a fitting end to his career, which saw him amass a total of 991 international wickets.
On Instagram, Anderson shared his emotions, describing the week as ‘overwhelming’ and ‘unforgettable’ due to the fans’ reactions at Lord’s. He thanked everyone for making his final match memorable.
During the same match, Gus Atkinson made a remarkable Test debut, taking ten wickets and earning a place on the Lord’s honours board. England’s strong performance included a first-innings total of 371, with five batters scoring half-centuries. Atkinson’s seven-wicket haul on day one helped bowl out the West Indies for 121, setting the stage for England’s dominant win.
