James Anderson, one of the all-time greats of International Cricket, emotionally started his final test. Being the highest wicket-taker ever for a pacer, he is chasing Shane Warne’s 708 wickets record in his final test for England. He has been able to take his 700th wicket against India, in recent series in the nation.
Now, he has been forced to take retirement as he is nearing 42 years age and England wants to concentrate on future. While he remains fit and capable, English team wants to find his replacement who can contribute for next generation. James Anderson has decided to call it a day after the first test against West Indies.
The entire English nation is covered in emotion on the first day of the Test at home of cricket, Lord’s. Even James Anderson, who is known for keeping a cool head, showcased great emotion looking at his daughters and family, ringing the bell. As per tradition, one legendary cricketer will be aksed to ring the bell to start the proceedings but his daughters got the opportunity.
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England won the toss and elected to field, riding on such heavy emotions. Ben Stokes, captain of the team, asked James Anderson to lead into the ground and he obliged. Every English fan started to cheer for their champion player as he ran in to bowl with the new ball like he did for past two decades.
Debutant Gus Atkinson tore down the West Indies batting line-up and took 7 wickets. James Anderson looked really nervous in his first spell but bowled better in second and ended the innings by taking his 701st wicket. West Indies got clean bowled for 121. Stuart Broad, Anderson’s ex-ally in pace attack, predicted him to pull-off magic like always, one last time, before retiring.
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