James Anderson got a fitting tribute in his final Test match as England outclassed West Indies by a humongous margin of an innings and 114 runs in the 1st Test match of this 3-match Test series between the two sides.
Anderson, has called it quits from all forms of international cricket and finished his career in the longest format of the game with a record 704 wickets under his belt.
The entire media attention around the 1st Test revolved around Anderson’s illustrious 21-year career at the highest form of the game.
Batting first, West Indies were skittled out for a paltry score of 121 runs in the 1st innings. Debutant Gus Atkinson, who is a hit-the-deck bowler and is known for his raw pace and quick run-up, shone with the red cherry as he bagged 7 wickets.
In response, the Three Lions amassed a score of 371 runs in their 1st innings with Zak Crawley and Jamie Smith impressing with their knocks of 76 and 70 runs respectively. Smith, who was playing his first game, showed incredible mettle and resolve.
Jayden Seales topped the bowling charts for the visitors as he bagged 4 wickets in his 20 overs, conceding 77 runs. Gudakesh Motie took 2 wickets in this game.
Gus Atkinson and James Anderson came out all guns blazing in the 2nd innings as they took 5 and 3 wickets respectively. Anderson’s scalps in the 2nd innings were Kraigg Brathwaite, Alick Athanaze and Joshua Da Silva.
Anderson is the pacer with the maximum number of wickets in Test cricket. For a fast bowler to have such longevity in his cricketing career is a matter of immense pride for him.
Skipper Ben Stokes too bagged 2 wickets in the 2nd innings and England have delivered the goods in a fantastic fashion at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Stadium.
It is an end of an era of English cricket as James Anderson draws curtains on his glittering international career. All the fans and cricket lovers consider themselves extremely lucky to have witnessed such a class act in motion.
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