The English cricket team is hosting the West Indies in a three-match Test series and the opening contest is currently underway at the Lord’s and eyes are fixated on James Anderson who is playing in his final international game.
The Test is Anderson’s 188th of career – the second most in history.
The modern day legend will retire as the most successful fast bowler in the history of Tests, having so far picked over 700 wickets in what has been a storied career.
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Anderson’s family members were in attendance at Lord’s and his daughters, Lola and Rudy, rang the big bell to announce the commencement of the match. The official social media handle of the England cricket team also shared a video of Anderson leading his team out to the pitch.
In the video, Anderson, along with his England teammates, can be seen walking down the stairs to enter the ground.
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Reacting to the post, one Instagram user commented, “Came as young boy, walking off like a real man.”
“After SRT, Jimmy’s retirement got me tears,” read another response.
Sharing his feelings, one person wrote, “We Are crying for Sir Jimmy Anderson.”
Praising Anderson’s magical bowling, one user posted, “You are the best bowler in the world in test cricket, you will be always remembered for your out swing and in swing. You are greatest fast bowler in history of test cricket.”
Anderson picked up one wicket conceding 26 runs in 10.4 overs in the first innings. He dismissed Jayden Seales for two runs as the Caribbean outfit was skittled for 121.
Anderson was told by the team management that they are looking ahead into the future and aim to build a squad for the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia.
“I wouldn’t say it was a surprise because when the three big dogs invited me to a hotel in Manchester for a chat I didn’t think it was just a normal appraisal,” Anderson told media ahead of the series opener.
“I had a suspicion that that was going to be the case. I think they were surprised at how calm I was when I reacted. I think I was probably surprised at my reaction. I wasn’t overly emotional about it or angry about it or anything,” he added.
England ended the opening day’s play at 189 for three. Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope scored half-century each.
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