England's James Anderson, the most prolific player in Test cricket history, will bid farewell to his illustrious career at the end of the English summer later this year, British media have reported.
According to reports, James Anderson is set to end his impressive cricketing career after playing six Tests for the national team against West Indies and Sri Lanka, with his final match to be played at his home ground, the Old -It will be held at Trafford.
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According to reports, England cricket team head coach Brendon McCullum had a face-to-face discussion with Anderson and the decision to retire was ultimately reached.
During his five-day visit to England, Brendon McCullum had a candid conversation with James Anderson and encouraged the legendary pacer to ponder the future of England's Test team and contemplate retirement, according to the Guardian.
James Anderson cemented his status as England's most experienced Test player at the age of 41, making his 187th appearance, a record bettered only by Sachin Tendulkar.
During the tour of India, Anderson achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first pace bowler and third overall to reach 700 Test wickets. The veteran pacer's remarkable career boasts 32 four-wicket hauls, 32 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls, securing his place as the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history. He follows Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800 Test wickets) and Australia's Shane Warne (708 wickets).
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When it comes to bowlers who have taken the most Test wickets (139) against India, Anderson reigns supreme. England's pace spearhead also holds the record for most Test matches played against India (35).