New Delhi: James Anderson’s great cricketing journey has finally come to end. Fondly, known as Jimmy, Anderson is a legend of the game and ended his career as one of the greatest ever to play the sport. England are currently facing West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series, marking Jimmy’s final appearance for the Three Lions. The English stalwart concludes his illustrious career with 704 wickets from 188 Test matches.
Prior to his last Test match, Anderson was asked about the most challenging batsman he has ever bowled to. The English great mentioned Sachin Tendulkar’s name without any hesitation. Anderson has dismissed Sachin Tendulkar a total of 9 times in his career. Among the greats of the game, Anderson stands as the third highest wicket-taker in Test match history. His tally of 704 wickets places him behind only legends like Shane Warne and Muthiah Muralidaran.
Following Anderson’s farewell from his final Test match, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt tribute to the legendary right-handed seamer. ‘Hey Jimmy! You’ve bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here’s a little wish as you bid goodbye. It has been a joy to watch you bowl – with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You’ve inspired generations with your game. Wish you a wonderful life ahead with good health and happiness as you put those new shoes on for the most important spell of your life – the time with family.’ wrote Sachin on his X (formerly known as Twitter).
Hey Jimmy!
You’ve bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here’s a little wish as you bid goodbye.
It has been a joy to watch you bowl – with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You’ve inspired generations with your game.
Wish you a wonderful life… pic.twitter.com/ETp2e6qIQ1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 12, 2024
From a career that felt endless comes a legacy that will be timeless pic.twitter.com/ufmI2qCbkh
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 12, 2024
James Anderson, whose career spans over two decades, will be remembered as one of the greatest pace bowlers of all time. While Anderson may have harbored hopes of surpassing Shane Warne’s Test wicket tally, a stellar performance from compatriot Gus Atkinson has now placed Anderson in third position among the highest wicket-takers in Test matches.
