Remember me as ‘decent,’ says retired Anderson

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James Anderson expressed his wish to be remembered as a “decent” bowler as he concluded his illustrious career with a win against the West Indies.

Anderson took another wicket as England wrapped up an innings victory on the third morning, ending with 704 and third in the all-time list of Test bowlers.

In moving and celebratory scenes at Lord’s, Anderson was given a guard of honor by both teams at the start of the day, then later appeared in the England balcony as spectators were allowed into the outfield.

“As much as I have loved the game, I would love for there to be people who have picked up the game because they have seen me bowling,” the 41-year-old said.

“That people enjoy watching me bowl and there are kids or adults who have taken up the art of swing bowling because they have seen me bowl. That would make me very happy.”

Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, is the most successful fast bowler in the history of the game, ahead of only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne on the all-time list.

He won 188 Test caps in a 21-year career, the most of any England player, but said he retired without ever feeling that he was a “great” of the game.

“You go up and down so much,” James Andreson (The Innocent Bowler) said. “Some series make you feel amazing and some don’t at all and a batsman makes you better.

James Andreson also said, “Playing against Virat Kohli in the early days, you felt like you could get him out every ball, and then lately it’s like you can’t get him out at all. You feel so inferior”.

“I’ve never felt good at any stage. I know it sounds weird. I’ve always thought ‘How can I get better for the next series?’. It’s kept me going for so long. Helped to play.

Despite being part of four Ashes series wins, Anderson said he had not “nailed” cricket against Australia, while his long-term new-ball partner Stuart Broad was often at his best against England’s oldest rivals. Performed.

England captain Ben Stokes has suggested that Anderson could join the coaching team for the 2025-26 Ashes tour of Australia.

Anderson has stated that he is unlikely to play county cricket for Lancashire this summer, but has not ruled out a return in 2025 when he will be around 43.

Anderson told Test Match Special that it is difficult to know what lies ahead.

“I’m a competitive person. No matter what I do I’m competitive. That’s probably what I’ll miss the most – going into battle.

“Trying to dismiss a batsman, understanding his strengths and weaknesses, and bringing out the best in him is something I have taken pride in and will surely miss.”

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