“I know the time is right to step aside”: James Anderson announces retirement
Cricket News
- England fast bowler James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the match against the West Indies at Lord’s starting July 10.
- This will mark Anderson’s 188th test match, placing him behind only Sachin Tendulkar in terms of appearances.
- Anderson boasts a total of 700 test wickets, the most by any fast bowler in the history of the game.
- Following discussions with England test coach Brendon McCullum, Anderson made the decision to retire.
- McCullum visited Britain from New Zealand and reportedly spoke to Anderson over a round of golf.
- Anderson expressed excitement for new challenges ahead and plans to indulge in more golf post-retirement.
- The 41-year-old, who made his test debut in 2003, acknowledges that it’s time to step aside and make way for younger players.
- Stuart Broad, Anderson’s longtime new-ball partner, retired from cricket last year.
- England plays three tests each against the West Indies and Sri Lanka, but Anderson’s final match will be against the West Indies.
