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ENG vs WI 1st Test: James Anderson's International Career Ends With England Victory At Lord's

ENG vs WI 1st Test: James Anderson's International Career Ends With Victory At Lord's

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James Anderson bid farewell to international cricket, adding to his record wicket tally in his 188th and final Test for England. The legendary pacer made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2003 and is retiring from the game as one of the most decorated bowlers of all time. The record-breaking seamer concluded his international career today, contributing to England's innings victory in the 1st Test against the West Indies at Lord's. Earlier, an emotional James Anderson received a heartwarming guard of honour from England and West Indies before the start of Day 3 of the first Test at Lord's on Friday, July 12. Anderson is England's highest Test wicket-taker of all time with 704, having made his Test debut in 2003.

ENG vs WI 1st Test: James Anderson's international career ends with England's victory at Lord's

Star England fast bowler James Anderson received a heartwarming guard of honour from England and West Indies before Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's on Friday, July 12. The Test match marked the end of James Anderson's illustrious Test career. The legendary pacer made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2003 and is retiring from the game as one of the most decorated bowlers of all time. The players lined up near the boundary as the renowned English cricketer walked out to a standing ovation from a packed crowd at the iconic Lords' Cricket Ground. An emotional James Anderson removed his hat and acknowledged the players' gesture before play resumed.

Speaking to the official broadcaster after the 1st Test match, James Anderson said: "It's been quite an amazing week. I've been overwhelmed with the reaction of the crowd and everyone around the ground, and the lads as well. I'm just proud of what I've achieved. This morning was emotional with the two teams lined up, and the reaction from the crowd was pretty special. I'm still trying to hold (tears) back. I am just really proud."

It didn't take James Anderson long to make an impact with the ball on day 3 as he dismissed Joshua Da Silva for 9 runs in just his second over. Anderson mentioned that playing for over 20 years is an incredible achievement, especially for a fast bowler. I am just happy that I have made it this far and fortunate to have stayed mostly injury-free throughout my career.

When asked if there was anything he wouldn't miss, Anderson joked: "Playing for England is the best job in the world, and I've been privileged to do it for a long time. I won't miss feeling like this. I feel about 55. I won't miss the aches and pains."

James Anderson has retired from Tests as the most prolific fast bowler of all time, having taken more wickets than any other bowler in the longest format of the game. Earlier this year, he became the first pace bowler to reach 700 Test wickets, achieving the feat during the Dharamsala Test against India. Overall, he has picked up 704 wickets in 188 Tests. Only Sachin Tendulkar has played more Tests than him.

Debutant Gus Atkinson picked up the remaining 3 wickets to complete his second 5-wicket haul in the Test, as England bowled out West Indies for just 136 runs, winning the game by an innings and 114 runs. Earlier in the 1st Test, a 7-wicket haul from Atkinson had helped England bowl out West Indies for just 121 runs in the first innings. In reply, the hosts had scored 371 runs to take a big lead of 250 runs.

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