Sachin Tendulkar Bids Farewell to James Anderson After 22-Year Cricket Career

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wrote an emotional farewell note for veteran English seamer James Anderson. Anderson retired after a remarkable Test career spanning 188 matches and over two decades. England celebrated his final match with a victory over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.

Anderson, 41, was known for his exceptional bowling skills and dismissed Tendulkar nine times in Test cricket. Tendulkar praised Anderson on his official X account, highlighting his action, speed, accuracy, swing, and fitness. He wished Anderson a wonderful life ahead with good health and happiness.

In the first Test match between England and West Indies, Anderson took the first wicket of the day at Lord’s, dismissing Joshua Da Silva. Gus Atkinson, making his Test debut, took ten wickets, including a seven-wicket haul on day one, helping England secure a big first-innings lead. England’s seamers dominated, leading to a comprehensive win.