Anderson is the only fast bowler to take 700 wickets in Test cricket
England cricket team’s fast bowler James Anderson has been one of the best fast bowlers in world cricket. However, Anderson is now going to end his long cricket career of about 21 years. It is worth noting that recently he has announced that the Test match against West Indies on July 10 at Lord’s is going to be the last match of his cricket career.
However, even after announcing his retirement, Anderson is still more eager to play cricket. Let us tell you that Anderson’s name is taken with respect in Test cricket. Anderson made his debut for England in 2003 at the age of just 20, and he is the only fast bowler to take 700 wickets in Test cricket.
However, even at the age of 41, Anderson’s skills in red ball cricket are amazing. In the last phase of his career, he is able to swing the ball both outwards and inwards. And with 9 more wickets, he will become the second highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Australian great Shane Warne (708).
James Anderson made a big statement
Let us tell you that recently while talking on Tailenders podcast, James Anderson said – My mind says that I can play for 10 more years. I know these are not true. But some days when I wake up in the morning, I wish I had not retired. In cricket, players above 40 years of age do not get a chance to retire, I am happy that I have reached here.
Anderson further said- I don’t know how much longer I will play cricket, but with age the external pressure on you starts increasing. It has increased a lot in the last 6 years. How long you can play cricket depends only on you. But for me it has been very tiring.