The West Indies men’s cricket team is on a tour to England for a series of 3 test matches. The three red ball matches will be held on 10, 18 and 26 of July. The first match started on 10 July at the iconic Lord’s ground, London. The Iconic Lord’s is full of fans for James Anderson’s farewell on final day of the first test of England vs West Indies series.
After his retirement from Test cricket, James Anderson will mentor younger players in the England team, aiming to pass on his experience and ensure team success. This transition reflects his dedication to supporting and guiding them with his vast experience, aiming to foster team growth and secure his legacy through mentoring.
The Iconic Lord’s is full of fans for James Anderson’s farewell
James Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker, bid an emotional farewell in his final match at Lord’s against West Indies on July 10, leading his team onto the field amidst an electric atmosphere.
On day 1 of the match, Anderson’s daughters rang the 5-minute bell while Anderson looked up emotionally from the field. Videos of the incident have been going viral on the internet. Fans made sure to show their support on social media, lauding Jimmy Anderson on his illustrious career.
On 12 July, the first test match came to an end with England coming out victorious. While West Indies scored 121 and 136 in their innings, England scored 381, winning the match by an innings and 114 runs.
The final day of the match also marked Jimmy Anderson’s last match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. On the occasion, the whole stadium was full of fans who came to bid farewell to the English star. The stadium has a capacity of 31,180 people and all the seats were occupied by passionate fans who came to see Anderson play for the last time.
Jimmy Anderson bowls 40,000 balls In test cricket
James Anderson, the revered English cricketer, achieved a notable milestone on Day 2 of his farewell Test against West Indies at Lord’s in London on Thursday, July 11.
He became the first pace bowler to deliver 40,000 balls in Test Cricket, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career.
This accomplishment further enhances the significance of his farewell match, marking a testament to his enduring influence and contributions to English cricket as a prominent fast bowler at the pinnacle of Test cricket.
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