James Anderson to Play Final Test Match Against West Indies at Lord’s

England’s fast bowler James Anderson is set to retire after his final Test match against West Indies at Lord’s on July 10. With 700 wickets in 187 Tests, Anderson is the highest wicket-taking fast bowler in history.

Content with Career

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Anderson shared that he is at peace with his retirement and has no regrets. He understands the direction the team management is taking and appreciates their transparency.

Recent Performance

Anderson recently took seven wickets for Lancashire against Nottinghamshire in the County Championship. He mentioned that he has been bowling as well as ever but accepts that his career must end at some point.

Pride in Longevity

Anderson, who will play his 188th and last Test at 42 years old, is proud of his long career and contributions to England’s victories. He debuted in 2003 against Zimbabwe at Lord’s and will end his career at the same venue.

Other Achievements

In addition to his Test career, Anderson has taken 269 wickets in 194 ODIs and 18 wickets in 19 T20Is for England. He aims to surpass Shane Warne’s 708 Test wickets to claim the second spot in the list of highest Test wicket-takers.