James Anderson: England stalwart set to end Test career this summer after talks with Brendon McCullumJimmy Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, is likely to retire from Test cricket this summer after discussions with head coach Brendon McCullum. Anderson, who turned 41 in July, has been in talks with McCullum about his future, with a swansong on English soil looking increasingly likely. The decision comes after a...
more... recent dip in form, with Anderson taking just 15 wickets in his last eight Tests. England are set to play three Tests against the West Indies and then Sri Lanka, with the latter series culminating in a potential farewell at Anderson's home ground, Old Trafford, in August. Although Anderson stated in March that he was in the best shape of his career, his place in the team was no longer guaranteed. Despite this, Anderson is considered one of England's greatest bowlers, having achieved the milestone of 700 Test wickets in March, becoming only the third bowler in history to do so.
Jimmy Anderson, England ka leading Test wicket-taker, shayad is summer me Test cricket se retire karne wala hai, head coach Brendon McCullum se baat karne ke baad. Anderson, jo July me 41 saal ka ho gaya, McCullum se apne future pe baat kar raha hai, aur English soil pe ek swansong...
more... hone ki possibility badh rahi hai. Ye decision aise waqt aaya hai jab unka performance last few years me down raha hai, Anderson ne apne last aath Tests me sirf 15 wickets liye hai. England West Indies ke khilaaf three Tests khelne wala hai, aur uske baad Sri Lanka ke khilaaf, jiska series August me Anderson ke home ground, Old Trafford pe khatam hoga. Though Anderson ne March me kaha tha ki woh apne career ke best shape me hai, team me unki jagah guarantee nahi thi. Iske bawjood, Anderson ko England ke sabse bade bowlers mein se ek maana jata hai, unhone March me 700 Test wickets ka milestone achieve kiya tha, aur history me yeh karne wala yeh teesra bowler ban gaya tha.