James Anderson :McCullum has started planning for the next Ashes series. Anderson was not included in that plan. A few days ago, the coach of England’s test team told the experienced loud bowler that.
James Anderson announced his retirement from international cricket. The first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s next July will be his last Test. The 41-year-old bowler made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in 2003. He made his debut in international cricket in 2002. He is the only fast bowler in the world to take 700 wickets in Test cricket.
Announcing his retirement on social media, Anderson wrote, “I have a special message for everyone. The first Test at Lord’s next summer will be the last Test match of my cricket career. The opportunity to represent the country for 20 years has been a wonderful experience. I love to play cricket since childhood. I will miss those moments of playing for England. But I think this is the best time to step back. Others should be given a chance to fulfill their dreams. I got the opportunity. I have no regrets about this decision.” Apart from family members, Anderson thanked all the coaches, teammates, supporters and everyone involved.
JAMES ANDERSON CONFIRMS FIRST TEST vs WEST INDIES AT LORD'S WILL BE HIS FINAL TEST IN HIS CAREER 🌟
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 11, 2024
– Thank you, 🐐 of England. pic.twitter.com/m4dbONL0wZ
Anderson has played 187 Tests, 194 one-day matches and 19 T20 matches for England. After 2015, however, he did not play white ball cricket for the country. Along with 700 wickets in Tests, he has 269 wickets in ODIs and 18 in T20Is. Anderson toured India to play the Test series at the beginning of the year. In his sixth tour of India, he got the chance to play four Tests. The 41-year-old strong bowler took 10 wickets.
There have been speculations about Anderson’s retirement for several days in the English press. Because England coach Brendon McCullum did not want him in the Test team. According to English media reports, McCallum arrived in England from New Zealand a few days ago. Test team coach came to England to talk to him. McCullum told the veteran fast bowler that he wants to make some changes in England’s Test team in the near future. Anderson may not have a chance in the new plan. He wants the cricketer who has played international cricket for 22 years to have an honorable farewell. Because he deserves it. That is, Ghurye advised Anderson to retire as England’s Test team coach.
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McCullum has started planning for the 2025-26 Ashes series. he would have been about 43 years old at the time. So McCallum did not keep him in the plan. He is looking to revamp the team’s bowling attack with an eye on the Ashes. McCullum said a few days ago, “To be honest, I can’t say whether he will play in the next Ashes series. No one can say when he will retire. As long as he plays, we will want to use Anderson’s vast experience.” The England-West Indies first Test at Lord’s is scheduled to begin on July 10.
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A pacer playing Test cricket at the age of 1 is a rare sight. he set a record at that age. As the first pacer to take 700 wickets, he is third in the list of most wicket takers in Tests. In front of him are Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Muralitharan took 800 wickets. Late spinner Warne has 708 wickets. After them, the name of Anderson. But no pacer has taken 700 wickets so far.
