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James Anderson Retires: A Legendary Career in Test Cricket Comes to an End

  • James Anderson retires from Test cricket for England
  • Anderson ends career with 704 wickets in 188 Tests
  • England won the 1st Test match against West Indies by an innings and 114 runs

James Anderson made his last appearance for England in Test cricket on July 12th, Friday, as he bid farewell to international cricket at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. England won the match against West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.

James Anderson has bid farewell to Test cricket for England, marking the end of an era. The veteran speedster concluded his illustrious 21-year career at 41 years old. After England’s victory in the 1st Test match against the West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday, July 12th, Anderson received hugs and pats on the back from his teammates. His journey began in 2003 when a 20-year-old Anderson first stepped onto the field, and fittingly, it ended at the same venue, the Home of Cricket.

In the match, Anderson took four wickets as England triumphed by an innings and 114 runs. The veteran bowler had a chance to claim a wicket on his final ball in Test cricket and achieve a five-wicket haul but missed a caught-and-bowled opportunity in the 44th over. Nonetheless, the 41-year-old will be pleased to conclude his career on a high note.

Anderson’s career in Test cricket- 188 matches. 704 wickets. 26.45 average. 56.8 strike-rate. 2.79 economy rate. 7/42 Best figures.

Anderson was given a standing ovation as he made his way to the middle, then even led the players off despite not facing a ball. His unbeaten naught was his 114th not-out in Test cricket

What is the best moment of James Anderson in cricket?

Under Ben Stokes’ leadership, the team won by an innings and 114 runs, with Anderson taking four wickets in the game. He concluded his career with 704 wickets from 188 matches.

James Anderson’s wicket in test cricket?

 James Anderson finished a storied Test career as the third-most successful bowler in the longest format with 704 wickets at an average of 26.45 in 188 Tests

How many ducks does James Anderson have?

James Anderson | England – 30 ducks.

How many times has James Anderson been not out?

Anderson was given a standing ovation as he made his way to the middle, then even led the players off despite not facing a ball. His unbeaten naught was his 114th not-out in Test cricket

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