And one more test, then the journey will end…
James Anderson may not play 200 tests, perhaps only a few more with 700 wickets.
His extraordinary control, memorable swing, and fantastic skills will be remembered.
As long as cricket exists, he will remain.
What incredible numbers, to surpass! But today, after many years, these numbers will awaken great wonder, how a pace bowler played 188 tests… !
In the future, many great bowlers, especially pacers, will come. Unbelievable fame will be born with them holding the reins.
But certainly, no one else will ever be able to do something like him.
He believes the “time is right” to end his Test career after revealing July’s clash against the West Indies at Lord’s will be his final appearance in the five-day format.
The 41-year-old became the first seamer and just the third bowler in history to reach 700 Test wickets, after spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan, in his most recent outing against India in March.
But Anderson has decided to call time on his Test career after talks with England head coach Brendon McCullum, who wants to modify his side’s seam attack and build towards the future with one eye on the 2025-26 Ashes.
