England legend James Anderson has confirmed that he will call call time on his illustrious career after the first Test Match against West Indies, starting on July 14 this year. The 41-year-old has been at the top of Test Cricket for more than 21 years, and remains the only fast bowler to take 700 wickets in the longest format of the game.
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James Anderson retires from Test Cricket
It’s no exaggeration to say that the Test Cricket won’t be same without James Anderson. But there’s more to this story which unfolded out of nowhere. According to The Guardian, England’s Test Cricket Coach, Brendon McCullum flew to England and convinced Anderson to take retirement. This development, this revelation is as big as the announcement itself. It has been suggested that McCullum and England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes are planning big for the Ashes 2025 and don’t see Anderson in their plans.
The 41-year-old took to his social media handles to announce his retirement.
“I’m going to miss walking out for England so much. But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I got to, because there is no greater feeling,” Anderson wrote.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, it’s always meant a lot, even if my face often doesn’t show it. See you at the Test,” he added.
England Upcoming Test Schedule
England resume their ICC World Test Championship campaign with the 3-match Test series against West Indies, with the first test starting on July 10, 2024, followed by a two-match Test Series at home against Sri Lanka.
