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James Anderson took 704 wickets in 188 innings.
England’s experienced fast bowler James Anderson has retired from international cricketing career today i.e. on 12th July. He had many great achievements to his name in the cricket field. He bowled very well in the final match as well and took a total of 4 wickets.
After the match, Marylebone Cricket Club awarded James Anderson with lifetime membership to end his excellent cricketing career. Let us tell you, James Anderson took 704 wickets in 188 innings.
After the match, MCC President Mark Nicholas gave James Anderson a lifetime membership and all the fans clapped for him. Not only this, the English players also gave a guard of honour to the experienced bowler.
Here is the video:
James Anderson has been granted an MCC honorary life membership.
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) July 12, 2024
In the first Test, England won the toss and invited West Indies to bat first. West Indies batted first and scored 121 runs in their first innings after losing all wickets. For the team, Mikyle Lewis scored 27 runs in the first innings while Kavem Hodge contributed 24 runs. Alick Athanaze played an innings of 23 runs while Alzari Joseph scored 14 runs.
England scored 371 runs after losing all wickets in their first innings. Wicketkeeper batsman Jamie Smith scored 70 runs for the team while experienced batsman Joe Root scored 68 runs. Zak Crawley contributed 76 runs while Ollie Pope scored 57 runs. Harry Brook contributed 50 runs. Jaden Searles took four wickets in the first innings for West Indies.
The West Indies team failed to bat well in the second innings as well and was all out for 136 runs. In the second innings, Gudakesh Moti scored the highest 31* runs for the team. Apart from Moti, Alick Athanaze contributed 22 runs while Jason Holder scored 20 runs.
