James Anderson Last Test: A Look at England Pacer's Remarkable Spells in Test Cricket Ahead of ENG vs WI 1st Test 2024
In the 2013 Ashes, Anderson left Australia baffled with his class across both innings. He reduced Australia to 117/9 with a five-wicket haul. He ended the first innings with figures of 5-85. In the second innings, he helped England to a 14-run win with his figures of 5-73.
England's ageless seamer James Anderson is set to retire from international cricket after the conclusion of their first test against West Indies at the iconic venue, The Lord's, since making his debut at the same venue in 2003 against Zimbabwe. In a career that has spanned over two decades, Anderson has dominated the red ball cricket and broken numerous records with his magical spells. Here is a look at the spells where Anderson's class was on exhibition. James Anderson Last Test: England And West Indies Playing XIs Announced, Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson To Make Debut For Three Lions.
The memorable debut
Anderson made his debut against Zimbabwe and left an everlasting impression in his maiden Test in 2003. He kicked off his red-ball career at international level with a five-wicket haul while giving away 73 runs.
Class against New Zealand
In 2008, Anderson left commentator Mark Nicholas and the rest of the world stunned by showing his class by producing late movement with the ball. He left the New Zealand batters speechless and ended the first innings with figures of 7/43.
Breaking Australia's resilience
In the 2013 Ashes, Anderson left Australia baffled with his class across both innings. He reduced Australia to 117/9 with a five-wicket haul. He ended the first innings with figures of 5-85. In the second innings, he helped England to a 14-run win with his figures of 5-73.
A summer to remember
In 2018, Anderson was still at his peak, despite turning 36. With overcast conditions and green on the pitch, Anderson was at his best and claimed figures of 5-20 and 4-23. Surrey Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, Pacer Gus Atkinson Set To Make England Test Debut Against West Indies.
Leaving India baffled in Kolkata
In 2012, during India's defeat against England, losing skipper MS Dhoni named Anderson as the difference between the two sides. With figures of 3-89 & 3-38, Anderson played a vital role in England's one of the biggest overseas triumphs. He dismissed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the first innings. Anderson came back to haunt India in the second innings by dismissing MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh.