The most prolific quick bowler within the historical past of Test cricket James Anderson is reportedly set to bid adieu to the format this summer time as England are trying on the future now.
As reported by the Guardian, England Test coach Brendon McCullum made a whistle-stop go to to the UK from New Zealand to have a one-on-one chat with the 41-year-old to inform him that the group is trying on the future. It provides that McCullum held the discuss with the England legend throughout a golf spherical.
England are all set to face West Indies and Sri Lanka in six Tests this summer time. One recreation in opposition to Sri Lanka is set to be performed at Old Trafford – Anderson’s house floor – which is probably going to be his last look within the English whites.Â
The Three Lions shall be constructing on a brand new pace-attack publish the period of Stuart Broad and Anderson, who had been long-time companions in crime and nemesis for the opposition groups. Broad, who’s 4 years youthful than Anderson, retired from the format after the drawn Ashes final 12 months. But Jimmy carried on. England shall be taking over Australia in one other highly-anticipated Ashes in 2025-26 and by that point Anderson shall be 43-year-old.
Anderson just lately grew to become the primary pacer and third-ever bowler to take over 700 wickets in Tests. The England legend achieved the feat within the fifth Test in opposition to India in March. Anderson is barely behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne on this elite listing.
Most wickets in Test cricket:
1 – Muttiah Muralitharan: 800 wickets
2 – Shane Warne: 708 wickets
3 – James Anderson: 700 wickets
4 –Â Anil Kumble: 619 wicketsÂ
5 – Stuart Broad: 604 wickets
Notably, the England icon said that he was in the very best form after the collection in opposition to India and was excited for the summer time. “It was a nice moment and nice to do it at a picturesque ground. My dad was here so I had a drink with my dad, which was nice. He was more excited than I was. Maybe I would’ve felt more excited if we’d won the Test or the series,” Anderson mentioned on the Tailenders podcast.Â
“I’m really excited for the summer. I want to make sure I’m playing well and earn my place in the team. I’m not getting any worse. I’m definitely in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I like where my game is at and I still have that enjoyment of turning up every day and trying to get better in the nets. My place in the team is not a given so I’ve got to work hard to prove I’m worth a place in the summer,” he added.
