James Anderson: A Legendary Pacer Retires from Test Cricket

Anderson retired after the first Test against West Indies at Lord's, where England won by an innings and 114 runs. He claimed four wickets in his final match and played with his children post-match.

Anderson's Final Test Match

England's James Anderson retired from test cricket after the first Test against West Indies at Lord's
England won by an innings and 114 runs
Anderson claimed four wickets in his final match
Narrowly missed a five-wicket haul on his last ball
Emotionally chugged a beer on the Lord's balcony post-match
Played with children, including his daughter, on the field after the game

Career Statistics and Achievements

Played 188 Test matches over 21 years
Took 704 wickets, the most by a fast bowler in Test cricket
Bowling average of 26.45
Strike rate of 56.8
Economy rate of 2.79
Best bowling figures of 7/42
32 five-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket match hauls
Second-most Test appearances after Sachin Tendulkar

Record-Breaking Career Highlights

Most wickets by a fast bowler in Tests (704)
Most wickets caught by wicketkeeper (249)
Most wickets caught overall in Tests (467)
Second-most wickets bowled by a pacer (137)
Milestone wickets:
- 100th: Jacques Kallis
- 200th: Peter Siddle
- 300th: Peter Fulton
- 400th: Martin Guptill
- 500th: Kraigg Brathwaite
- 600th: Azhar Ali
- 700th: Kuldeep Yadav

Tributes and Legacy

England captain Ben Stokes praised Anderson's continuous improvement
Stokes highlighted Anderson's desire to contribute to the team
Anderson recognized as a great role model for aspiring cricketers
Leaves behind a legacy as one of the greatest fast bowlers in Test history
Known for his skill, longevity, and impact on the game

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