James Anderson

2024 - 7 - 12

James Anderson Bids Farewell to Test Cricket in Spectacular Fashion

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England's cricket legend, James Anderson, bows out with a historic win against West Indies at Lord's. Read more about his remarkable career and emotional final Test.

James Anderson, the stalwart of English cricket, marked the end of an era as he retired from Test cricket in style with a remarkable performance against West Indies at Lord's. After an illustrious career spanning 22 years and 188 Tests, Anderson bid farewell with a bang, contributing significantly to England's crushing victory. His legacy as England's highest Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets will be cherished for generations to come.

In a fitting tribute, Anderson signed off with a memorable performance, playing a pivotal role in England's innings and 114-run win over the West Indies. The emotional scenes at Lord's resonated with cricket fans worldwide as Anderson took his final bow, passing the torch to the next generation of cricketers.

As the curtain fell on Anderson's phenomenal career, fans and teammates alike celebrated his contributions to English cricket. His record-breaking achievements, including becoming the first England bowler in years to take a 10-wicket haul on Test debut, solidify his status as a cricketing legend.

Despite the bittersweet farewell, James Anderson leaves a lasting impact on the cricketing world, with his skill, sportsmanship, and unwavering dedication inspiring generations of players and fans.

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England v West Indies: James Anderson ends career in huge win at ... (BBC News)

James Anderson ends his legendary international career in England's crushing victory over West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.

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James Anderson bows out for England – there will never be another ... (The Independent)

After 188 Tests, 704 wickets and a 22-year international career, James Anderson has retired from Test cricket.

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James Anderson: 'Proud' England seamer signs off after record ... (Sky Sports)

James Anderson brought the curtain down on his Test career by helping England to an innings and 114-run win over the West Indies at Lords with four wickets ...

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James Anderson: A graphical tribute to an almost spotless career of ... (King Cricket)

Today it seems fitting to run this magnificent graphical tribute to James Anderson's batting, which was sent in by longstanding-but-intermittent King ...

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James Anderson's international career ends with England victory at ... (Sky News)

Anderson is England's highest Test wicket-taker of all time with 704, having made his Test debut in 2003.

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Over and out for James Anderson as England beat West Indies (Border Counties Advertizer)

James Anderson passed the torch to Gus Atkinson on an emotional final day as a Test cricketer, missing the chance to claim the match-winning wicket against ...

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England vs West Indies: Lord's bids emotional farewell to James ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The early finish meant that nobody left the ground afterwards, the stands packed for the presentation as Anderson drew hearty cheers for describing Test cricket ...

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England v West Indies: James Anderson ends career in huge win at ... (BBC News)

Gus Atkinson had Alzarri Joseph held at long leg to become the first England bowler to take a 10-wicket haul on Test debut since 1976, then bowled the swiping ...

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James Anderson reveals two regrets from 'emotional' final England ... (Metro)

James Anderson had two regrets from his 'emotional' final Test after England thrashed West Indies inside three days at Lord's.

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James Anderson reveals he was 'holding back tears' after retiring ... (The Independent)

James Anderson took four wickets in his final Test match at the Home of Cricket.

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James Anderson retains a thirst for Test cricket on the day he says ... (North Wales Chronicle)

The prolific seamer admitted 'it's been quite emotional' after helping England to victory at Lord's.

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James Anderson retains a thirst for Test cricket on the day he says ... (The Independent)

The prolific seamer admitted 'it's been quite emotional' after helping England to victory at Lord's.

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'England's greatest ever fast bowler': Jason Gillespie hails James ... (The New Indian Express)

Anderson means different things to different generations. For those born in the 90s, he was the one who kept them glued to the televisions, brought them to ...

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James Anderson - India's tormentor in chief in England (Deccan Herald)

Bengaluru: Kuldeep Yadav's name will forever be associated with James Anderson's peak bowling feat after the Indian left-arm wrist spinner became ...

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'Felt I could get Virat Kohli out every ball...': James Anderson drops ... (Hindustan Times)

James Anderson looks back at his rivalry with Virat Kohli after playing his final match as an English cricketer. | Crickit.

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James Anderson on his legacy after England beat West Indies (BBC Sport)

James Anderson says he would like to be remembered as a “decent” bowler after he ends his legendary England career with victory over West Indies.

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Farewell, Jimmy Anderson (Spectator.co.uk)

James Anderson has played more Tests for England than anyone else (188), and taken more wickets (701 and counting)

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"Still Devastated": James Anderson Reveals Biggest ... (NDTVSports.com)

England great James Anderson gave a sneak peak into his career in a special interview after hanging up his boots.

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James Anderson, English bowler, Bids Farewell To Test Cricket (Sports Illustrated)

By Moses Ochieng On James Anderson's final day in Test cricket, he experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, welcomed by a guard of honour upon arrival and ...

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'A f**king legend': What James Anderson means to England fans (iNews)

i heads to Lord's to find out the impact Anderson has had on English cricket.

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As Jimmy Anderson bows out, Test cricket is in danger of doing ... (The Guardian)

A sorry, awkward first Test has underlined some of the format's flaws as the cricket landscape continues to shift.

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James Anderson downs pint as 21-year Test career comes to end (The Independent)

James Anderson downed a pint of Guinness in front of a cheering crowd as he marked the end of his 21-year Test career on Friday, 12 July. The 41-year-old ...

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ECB pays tribute to James Anderson after final Test appearance (ECB.co.uk)

England Men's greatest ever Test bowler Jimmy Anderson makes final Test appearance after 21 years.

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