James Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, has revealed his decision to retire from international cricket following the team’s opening Test of the home season against West Indies at Lord’s, scheduled to commence on July 10.
In an announcement made via Instagram, Anderson expressed, “I wanted to share that the upcoming Test at Lord’s will mark my final appearance in Test cricket. It has been an extraordinary journey spanning 20 years, representing my nation and playing the sport I’ve cherished since childhood. The camaraderie of stepping out for England will be deeply missed. However, I believe the time has come to gracefully bow out and pave the way for others to pursue their aspirations, just as I had the privilege to do. There’s no greater satisfaction.”
During the Ashes series in England last summer, the experienced fast bowler managed to secure only five wickets across four matches. Similarly, in England’s recent five-match series against India, which ended in a 4-1 defeat, Anderson accumulated 10 wickets from four appearances.
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