James Anderson will retire after England’s first Test against West Indies at Lord’s in July. (Sportzpics)
England’s record wicket-taker James Anderson has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the team’s first Test of the home summer against West Indies at Lord’s.
Announcing his decision on an Instagram post, Anderson said: “Just a note to say that the first Test of the summer at Lord’s will be my last Test.
“It’s been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game I’ve loved since I was a kid. 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.”
Playing during the Ashes in England last summer, the veteran seamer had only claimed five wickets from four outings. In England’s five-match series loss to India – 4-1 – earlier this year, Anderson had picked 10 wickets from four matches.
The 41-year-old crossed the milestone of 700 Test wickets during the series, becoming the first pacer to scale the mark and only the third bowler ever behind Muttiah Muralidaran and Shane Warne.
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