Lord's Rises Up To James Anderson As He Receives 'Guard Of Honour' From Both England And West Indies

ENG vs WI 1st Test: James Anderson, one of the greatest English bowlers or let's say, one of the greatest bowlers hangs up his boots after the culmination of the first England vs West Indies Test. One of the greatest ever to play the game, Anderson who represented England for over two decades has taken more than 700 wickets for the three lions. The 41-year-old is the third highest wicket-taker in the history of Test matches.

A Special Guard of Honour For England's Beloved Jimmy

Jimmy Anderson aka James Anderson has been a stalwart of the game. Anderson's sheer precision and immaculate skills have made him the legend that he is today. England for the past decade or so have been quite invincible on their home soil and it is also because they have had someone like Jimmy by their side. The 41-year-old right handed seam bowler recently took 7 wickets in a county game and these are signs that he is in no mood to stop.

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In his last Test match. or let's just say, his las Test match for England, Jimmy Anderson received a special guard of honour as Lord's rose up to applaud the legend. Ben Stokes' and Kraigg Brathwaite's respective teams lined up and Jimmy walked out of the iconic Lord's room welcomed by applause.

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Anderson Misses Shane Warne's Record By A Whisker

James Anderson is the only pace bowler to finish in the top 3 of the highest wicket-takers, this is a testament to his hardwork, grit and skill. Anderson is only behind Sri Lanka's Muthiah Muralidaran and Australia's Shane Keith Warne in the list of highest wicket takers in Test Cricket history. Anderson in his last Test match was gunning for Warne's record and wanted to end up ahead of him, but a fiery performance from Gut Atkinson on his debut will leave Anderson stationed third on that list.