James Anderson announces his retirement from International Cricket

James Anderson announces his retirement from International Cricket. His last test match would be the first match against West indies in July at Lords.

He is retiring due to his age factor as he is 41 years old already. He had a great impact in Test cricket and no matter what country you are from, If you're a true cricket fan You can't deny his greatness. It is said that he came, he stayed and He conquered.

James knows the art of swing and the raw pace, and Anderson possesses an almost magical ability to swing the ball. Millions of his deliveries are called magical not just because of pace but also due to the amount of swing he produces with the ball. Early in his career, Anderson relied on pace. But as he matured, he honed his swing and control of the ball, becoming even more effective later in his International cricket career. He usually bowls like he can talk to the ball and tell the ball where to go and where to move. He mastered his skills.

Anderson wasn't just a bowler who took wickets for his team but also was a great sportsman who understood the nature of the sports and always stayed a true competitor for the opposite side. He understood the mental side of the game, using his stare, subtle verbal, and wicket celebrations to unsettle batsmen. He was a leader and role model in the dressing room and also outside the field for the upcoming generation. His skills inspired a generation of young English as well as other region fast bowlers. The influence he's had on English cricket goes beyond what stats can show.

He holds the legacy of test cricket from his ordinary debut to his record-breaking 700th wickets. Anderson's career has been peppered with unforgettable moments in ODIs and T20Is as well. The sheer joy and passion he displayed on the field and the celebrations with teammates are all part of his cricketing legacy and we all will remember him as the real GOAT of Test Cricket forever or until we know someone as great as Anderson.

He had Total Wickets stats

T20 : 18

ODI: 269

Test: 700 (till May 13, 2024)