James Anderson returns to England ream again in new role against West Indies after retirement
James Anderson has been appointed as the bowling mentor for England for the remaining two matches of the Test series against the West Indies. Anderson's new role will begin with the second Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting Thursday.
Anderson's Retirement and Legacy
Anderson bid farewell to Test cricket after the first Test at Lord's, concluding his career as the third-highest wicket-taker in Test history with 704 wickets. This achievement places him behind only Muttiah Muralidaran and Shane Warne. The 41-year-old's final match saw him take four wickets, helping England to a commanding victory by an innings and 114 runs.
Tributes to a Cricket Legend
Following his retirement, several cricket legends took to social media to honor Anderson's contributions to the sport over more than two decades. His retirement marks the end of an era for England cricket, with many acknowledging his impact on the game.
First Test Recap: England vs West Indies
In the first Test, Anderson showcased his skills one last time by taking the first wicket of the day at Lord's, dismissing Joshua Da Silva. Gus Atkinson, making his Test debut, made headlines with a ten-wicket haul, earning a place on the Lord's honours board.
England secured a substantial first-innings lead with five batters scoring half-centuries, contributing to a total of 371 runs. Atkinson's seven-wicket performance bowled the West Indies out for 121 on day one. England's seamers continued their dominance on day two, with Anderson setting the tone by dismissing
