James Anderson has been true legend of the game. He has enthralled the fans with his skills and longevity. He is the highest wicket-taker for England. Anderson is arguably the greatest fast bowler in the history of test cricket. He has troubled the greatest of batters with his accuracy, swing, seam and his ability to bowl long spells. He has produced some of the gem deliveries in his long cricket career. Ahead of the first test between England and West Indies, Anderson announced that it was going to be his final test match.
WATCH: James Anderson Bowls A Magic Ball In His Final Test
Even during his final test and at the age of 41 years, he is at the peak of his powers. He bowled a gem of a delivery to send back Kraigg Brathwaite on Day 2 of the lord’s test match. After England has a lead of 250 runs in the first innings, West Indies batters came to bat in the second innings. He bowled a Jaffa on the good length to Kraig which dated back from the length and snuck through the defence of Braithwaite and castled his stumps. It was an incredible delivery to which Braithwaite had no answers.
Jimmy Anderson, there are no words 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bBRCS1uykD
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2024
“Top class from James Anderson. Finally, the good bowlers will find a way through,” remarked Ian Bishop from the commentary box.
England won the game by an innings and 114 runs. James Anderson finally bid goodbye to international cricket after a 21 years career. He finished with 704 wickets in his test career with an average of 26.45. At the end of the match, the whole stadium rose up on their feet to acknowledge an incredible career and true legend of the game. Anderson finished as the third highest wicket-taker in test cricket. The MCC has offered him a honorary life membership after he played his final test match at the Lord’s.
