England cricket team’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson has finally decided to retire from cricket. Let us tell you that the veteran cricketer himself has given this information through social media.

It is noteworthy that after retiring from ODI and T20 cricket, Anderson is now seen playing only in the biggest format of the game for the England cricket team. However, now he has announced his retirement from this form also.

James Anderson will retire on this day

Let us tell you that today on May 11, James Anderson wrote through a post on his official Instagram account that the first Test match to be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in England in the coming summer is going to prove to be the last match of his cricket career.

Also in this post, Anderson wrote – It has been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game that I have loved since childhood. I will miss the away tours with the England cricket team. But I know it’s the right time to step aside and let others pursue their dreams, like I did, because there’s no greater feeling than that.

I couldn’t have done it without the love and support of Daniela, Lola, Ruby and my parents. Many thanks to him. Also thanks to the players and coaches who made it the best job in the world.

See this Instagram post of James Anderson

A look at Anderson’s cricket career

On the other hand, if we give you information about the cricket career of James Anderson, the 41-year-old cricketer is the player who has taken the most wickets as a fast bowler in Test cricket. It is noteworthy that Anderson has taken a total of 700 wickets in his name in 187 test matches. Apart from this, he has 269 wickets in his name in 194 ODI matches and 18 wickets in 19 T20 matches.