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James Anderson concluded his illustrious international career during England’s dominant victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord’s.
Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, claimed one of the four wickets that fell on the third morning, as the hosts secured a comprehensive win by an innings and 114 runs.
In an emotional moment at the home of cricket, the 41-year-old Anderson received a guard of honor from both teams as he entered the field, visibly moved by the standing ovation from the expectant crowd.
The outcome was largely decided after West Indies were reduced to 79-6 by the second evening, still 171 runs short of forcing England to bat again.
Anderson bowled the first full over of the day and struck in his second, dismissing Joshua da Silva with a catch behind.
Gus Atkinson then had Alzarri Joseph caught at long leg, becoming the first England bowler to take a 10-wicket haul on Test debut since 1976. He also bowled Shamar Joseph with a wild swipe.
The stage seemed set for Anderson to have a storybook ending, but he missed the chance when he dropped a caught-and-bowled opportunity off Gudakesh Motie.
Instead, it was Atkinson who ended the match, as Jayden Seales was caught at deep square leg, leaving West Indies all out for 136. Atkinson finished with figures of 5-61 in the second innings and 12-106 in the match—the best performance by an England debutant in 134 years.
The victory ended a run of four consecutive Test losses for England and gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Anderson will immediately transition to the England coaching staff as a bowling mentor for the second Test at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday.
“Remember me as ‘decent’,” says retiring Anderson.
