When James Anderson's reaction to retirement chat surprised Stokes and McCullum
8 months, 3 weeks ago

When James Anderson's reaction to retirement chat surprised Stokes and McCullum

India Today  

Outgoing England fast bowler James Anderson revealed England team management's call over his future in Test cricket did not come as a surprise. Anderson announced that the first Test between England and the West Indies at Lord's would be his last Test as a professional cricketer. "I wouldn't say it was a surprise," James Anderson said, recalling the meeting he had with the leadership group of the England Test team. 'Focus is not to cry': Anderson's emotional statement Anderson's long-time bowling partner Stuart Broad retired from international cricket at 37 after the Ashes series against Australia last year.

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James Anderson enters The Hundred draft in bid to revive playing career
4 weeks, 1 day ago

James Anderson enters The Hundred draft in bid to revive playing career

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Former England pacer James Anderson signs new one-year contract with Lancashire
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former England pacer James Anderson signs new one-year contract with Lancashire

Firstpost  

England bowling legend James Anderson will play for Lancashire in the 2025 English county cricket season after agreeing a new one-year contract. England’s record Test wicket-taker James Anderson has agreed a new one-year contract with Lancashire that takes him past his 43rd birthday, the county side announced on Monday. “I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and …

England cricket great James Anderson signs on for 25th first-class season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England cricket great James Anderson signs on for 25th first-class season

Hindustan Times  

MANCHESTER, England — England cricket great James Anderson extended his playing career on Monday by signing a one-year contract with Lancashire. England cricket great James Anderson signs on for 25th first-class season It will be the fast bowler's 25th first-class season. The 42-year-old Anderson is England's all-time leading wicket-taker with 704 — making him third all-time behind Australia great Shane …

England cricket great James Anderson signs on for 25th first-class season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England cricket great James Anderson signs on for 25th first-class season

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — England cricket great James Anderson extended his playing career on Monday by signing a one-year contract with Lancashire. The 42-year-old Anderson is England’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 704 — making him third all-time behind Australia great Shane Warne and Sri Lanka spin ace Muttiah Muralitharan — and retired from the international game last July. “I am incredibly …

James Anderson, 42, to continue playing county despite international retirement, signs one-year-contract with Lancashire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson, 42, to continue playing county despite international retirement, signs one-year-contract with Lancashire

Hindustan Times  

England pacer James Anderson, who announced retirement from international cricket last year, will continue to play for his county, Lancashire. James Anderson, 43, to continue playing county cricket for Lancashire. The 42-year-old hasn’t played a competitive match since his 188th - and final - Test appearance against West Indies in July 2024 "Following discussions with the club, Anderson will play …

James Anderson, 42, to continue playing county despite international retirement, signs one-year-contract with Lancashire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson, 42, to continue playing county despite international retirement, signs one-year-contract with Lancashire

Hindustan Times  

England pacer James Anderson, who announced retirement from international cricket last year, will continue to play for his county, Lancashire. James Anderson, 43, to continue playing county cricket for Lancashire. The 42-year-old hasn’t played a competitive match since his 188th - and final - Test appearance against West Indies in July 2024 "Following discussions with the club, Anderson will play …

James Anderson to play County Championship and Vitality Blast for Lancashire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson to play County Championship and Vitality Blast for Lancashire

The Hindu  

Former England international James Anderson on Monday signed a one-year contract with Lancashire to play in the County Championship, the premier English First-Class tournament, and the Vitalty T20 Blast during the 2025 season. This Club has played a huge part in my life since I was a teenager, so to have the opportunity to wear the Red Rose again and …

James Anderson to continue playing career after signing new Lancashire deal
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson to continue playing career after signing new Lancashire deal

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James Anderson on course to restart his T20 career with new Lancashire deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson on course to restart his T20 career with new Lancashire deal

India Today  

Legendary England fast bowler is on course to restart his T20 career after agreeing to a one-year contract extension with Lancashire. Recently, Anderson expressed his desire to ply his trade in the T20 leagues across the globe and even registered himself for the IPL 2025 auction keeping his base price at Rs 1 Crore. Lancashire’s Director of Cricket Performance, Mark …

James Anderson to resume professional career, signs deal to feature in County Championship and T20 Blast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson to resume professional career, signs deal to feature in County Championship and T20 Blast

India TV News  

England legend James Anderson is set to resume his professional career as he has signed a one-year contract extension with Lancashire to play in the County Championship and in the T20 Blast. "I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and resume playing professional cricket again next season," Anderson said. "From speaking to Jimmy recently, it became clear …

James Anderson in talks over extending Lancashire deal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson in talks over extending Lancashire deal

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James Anderson reflects on early retirement: Could've made it till Ashes 2025
3 months ago

James Anderson reflects on early retirement: Could've made it till Ashes 2025

India Today  

James Anderson, one of England's greatest-ever seamers, believes he could have continued playing at the highest level until the 2025 Ashes in Australia. “I always thought in my head I could make The Ashes at the end of next year,” Anderson told Sky Sports. I’ve always loved that side of it.” James Anderson on his retirement Could Jimmy Anderson have …

James Anderson on England forcing him to retire: 'I wasn't angry, just felt shocked'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson on England forcing him to retire: 'I wasn't angry, just felt shocked'

Firstpost  

James Anderson had played his final Test against West Indies at Lord’s earlier this year, signing off with 704 Test wickets from 188 appearances. James Anderson bid goodbye to the sport after during the first Test of the 2024 English summer, in which the home team defeated West Indies by an innings at Lord's. Reuters James Anderson made a stunning …

James Anderson wants to grow his ‘knowledge of the game’ through IPL
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson wants to grow his ‘knowledge of the game’ through IPL

The Hindu  

England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming Indian Premier League mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year. Anderson retired from Test cricket after 188 matches for England earlier this year, taking 704 wickets to finish …

James Anderson wants to grow his 'knowledge of the game' through IPL
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson wants to grow his 'knowledge of the game' through IPL

The Hindu  

England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year. In a surprising move, the 42-year-old Anderson, who last played a T20 match in 2014 and never played a match …

James Anderson wants to grow his 'knowledge of the game' through IPL
4 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson wants to grow his 'knowledge of the game' through IPL

Hindustan Times  

London, England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year. James Anderson wants to grow his 'knowledge of the game' through IPL In a surprising move, the 42-year-old Anderson, …

James Anderson drops hint over stunning return to T20 cricket after international retirement: 'I could do a job there'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson drops hint over stunning return to T20 cricket after international retirement: 'I could do a job there'

Hindustan Times  

James Anderson, one of the most prolific fast bowlers in Test history, remains confident in his fitness even after announcing his international retirement a month ago. At 42, Anderson is contemplating a return to short-form cricket, nearly a decade after his last T20 appearance, which came in the 2014 T20 Blast final for Lancashire. England's James Anderson during his last …

"I have had to deal with emotions...": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor
8 months, 1 week ago

"I have had to deal with emotions...": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor

Hindustan Times  

Nottingham, : Former England pacer James Anderson opened up on his transition from a player to the team's bowling mentor during the ongoing series against the West Indies at home, saying that he is loving his job and that it has been relaxing for him. ": James Anderson on transition from player to England's bowling mentor Following his retirement from …

James Anderson retires from Test cricket as England defeats West Indies by an innings and 114 runs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson retires from Test cricket as England defeats West Indies by an innings and 114 runs

ABC  

James Anderson has signed off from international cricket with his 704th and final Test wicket, ending a glittering 21-year career during England's emphatic win over West Indies. Anderson, who finished with match figures of 4-58, said he would miss competing at the highest level, adding that there was "no better feeling" than winning a Test. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite …

Icon James Anderson given a fitting Lord’s farewell but it has come too soon
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Icon James Anderson given a fitting Lord’s farewell but it has come too soon

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James Anderson receives Guard of Honour on his last day in Test cricket at Lord's | WATCH
8 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson receives Guard of Honour on his last day in Test cricket at Lord's | WATCH

India TV News  

The retiring James Anderson received a Guard of Honour from England and West Indies players when he stepped out at Lord's for his potentially last day in Test cricket on Friday, July 12. England needed only four wickets to win the opening Test match on Day 3 and fans packed Lord's stands to bid farewell to Anderson. Anderson, 41, finished …

'Shane Warne's record could be…': Stuart Broad says retiring James Anderson 'won't shy away' from nerves in final Test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shane Warne's record could be…': Stuart Broad says retiring James Anderson 'won't shy away' from nerves in final Test

Hindustan Times  

England's ageless wonder James Anderson is finally calling time on his career and the veteran pacer has a chance to topple one more record in his final Test. Anderson announced shortly after the meeting with Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and the team's managing director Rob Key that the first Test of the summer against the West Indies will be …

England great Anderson keen to retire on a high as West Indies seek to spoil his party
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England great Anderson keen to retire on a high as West Indies seek to spoil his party

Associated Press  

LONDON — It doesn’t matter if James Anderson takes a bunch of West Indies wickets for England in the first test at Lord’s from Wednesday. He understood their decision, adding, “I’ve sort of made peace with that.” Anderson warmed up for his last test by showing his class last week in his first English County appearance for Lancashire. Shamar Joseph …

James Anderson urges next generation to embrace Test cricket as retirement looms
8 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson urges next generation to embrace Test cricket as retirement looms

Firstpost  

James Anderson will retire after the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s. James Anderson has “made peace” with his impending England retirement — even if the evergreen seamer believes he is bowling as well as he ever has done. AP File Photo James Anderson hopes cricketers of the future will relish the challenge of Tests rather than just …

James Anderson has ‘made peace’ with England retirement ahead of final test match
8 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson has ‘made peace’ with England retirement ahead of final test match

Associated Press  

LONDON — James Anderson has “made peace” with his impending England retirement — even if the evergreen seamer believes he is bowling as well as he ever has done. Despite his age, Anderson warmed up for his 188th and final test appearance against the West Indies at Lord’s — which starts Wednesday — with a seven-wicket haul for Lancashire last …

James Anderson makes emotional statement two days before final Test match
8 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson makes emotional statement two days before final Test match

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James Anderson makes emotional statement ahead of his final Test: Focus is to not cry
8 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson makes emotional statement ahead of his final Test: Focus is to not cry

India Today  

England legend James Anderson joked that he is focusing on bowling well and winning his final match in a bid to prevent himself from crying as he is set to retire from cricket. Anderson, during a press conference in Lords, said that he is feeling normal heading into his final game and he isn't trying to think too much about …

Anderson takes seven-wicket Championship haul ahead of England exit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Anderson takes seven-wicket Championship haul ahead of England exit

Hindustan Times  

England great James Anderson took seven wickets for Lancashire in a County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on Tuesday just eight days before his final Test appearance. Anderson takes seven-wicket Championship haul ahead of England exit Anderson, in his first Championship match for over a year, took 7-35 the best figures in this season's Championship as Nottinghamshire were dismissed for 126 …

WATCH: Anderson takes seven wickets in County game ahead of farewell Test against West Indies
8 months, 4 weeks ago

WATCH: Anderson takes seven wickets in County game ahead of farewell Test against West Indies

The Hindu  

England fast bowler James Anderson began his preparations for his farewell Test, set to be played next week against West Indies, with a seven-wicket haul during the County Championship game between Lancashire and Nottinghamshire on Tuesday. Lancashire’s Anderson, playing a competitive game after nearly four months, picked up six wickets in his first spell of the match and reduced Nottinghamshire …

James Anderson to take up England coaching role, will become bowling mentor after retirement
9 months ago

James Anderson to take up England coaching role, will become bowling mentor after retirement

Hindustan Times  

England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, will transition into a mentorship role with the national team upon retiring from Test cricket. Anderson, who will play his final Test in the series opener against the West Indies at Lord's next week, will serve as the side's fast-bowling mentor. England's James Anderson will become the side's bowling mentor after retirement At 41, …

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack
10 months ago

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack

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James Anderson: Test cricket's ageless wonder finally calls time on his career
10 months, 2 weeks ago

James Anderson: Test cricket's ageless wonder finally calls time on his career

Hindustan Times  

James Anderson retiring from Test cricket? To quote John McEnroe’s famous line: “You cannot be serious!” James Anderson will retire from Test cricket after England's first Test against West Indies at Lord's this July For nearly 21 years, the world’s premier exponent of right-arm swing bowling has wheeled away, over after over, hour after hour, season after season, in different …

James Anderson confirms date of England retirement this summer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson confirms date of England retirement this summer

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James Anderson exits Test arena with achievements unmatched by any fast bowler
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson exits Test arena with achievements unmatched by any fast bowler

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James Anderson announces retirement from Test cricket, to play his final match against West Indies at Lord's
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson announces retirement from Test cricket, to play his final match against West Indies at Lord's

Hindustan Times  

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday announced that he is all set to retire from Test cricket after the first match of the three-game series at the iconic Lord's against the West Indies in the coming summer. Earlier on Friday, a report in the Guardian said that Brendon McCullum, England's Test coach, travelled to the UK from New …

Legendary English pacer James Anderson to retire after home summer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Legendary English pacer James Anderson to retire after home summer

The Hindu  

Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket’s most successful fast bowler, a report in U.K. media said. Having become the first fast bowler ever to take 700 wickets in Test cricket during England’s tour of India earlier this year, legendary Australian spinner …

James Anderson asked to retire as coach McCullum tells pacer England want to pick young fast bowlers: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson asked to retire as coach McCullum tells pacer England want to pick young fast bowlers: Report

Hindustan Times  

As England's home season approaches following the T20 World Cup, cricket fans brace themselves for the end of an era as James Anderson, arguably the most successful fast bowler in the sport's history, is set to prepare for his final appearance in Test cricket. According to The Guardian, England's Test team coach, Brendon McCullum, flew to England to convey to …

England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report

Hindustan Times  

England cricket great James Anderson's record-breaking Test career is set to come to an end later this year following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, the Guardian reported Friday. England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report According to the newspaper, McCullum recently made a five-day visit to the UK, travelling 11,000 miles from his home …

James Anderson ‘set to retire’ from Test cricket this summer after Brendon McCullum talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson ‘set to retire’ from Test cricket this summer after Brendon McCullum talks

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England legend Jimmy Anderson will end his international career this summer after Brendon McCullum told him he is NOT in his plans... with the 41-year-old frustrated he wasn't able to announce his dep
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England legend Jimmy Anderson will end his international career this summer after Brendon McCullum told him he is NOT in his plans... with the 41-year-old frustrated he wasn't able to announce his dep

Daily Mail  

James Anderson, the most prolific wicket-taker in England’s history, is set to end his illustrious career this summer after coach Brendon McCullum told him the Test team would be looking to the future. England play six Tests this summer - three each against West Indies and Sri Lanka - and it is understood McCullum flew to the UK recently from …

James Anderson to end 22-year England career this summer after Brendon McCullum talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson to end 22-year England career this summer after Brendon McCullum talks

The Telegraph  

James Anderson’s legendary, record-breaking 22-year international career will end this summer after the bowler held face-to-face talks with the England head coach Brendon McCullum. According to the Guardian, the England head coach McCullum recently made a swift visit to the UK from his native New Zealand and informed Anderson that England would be looking to the future with their pace …

James Anderson set to hang his boots from Test cricket as England look to future: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Anderson set to hang his boots from Test cricket as England look to future: Report

India TV News  

The most prolific fast bowler in the history of Test cricket James Anderson is reportedly set to bid adieu to the format this summer as England are looking at the future now. As reported by the Guardian, England Test coach Brendon McCullum made a whistle-stop visit to the UK from New Zealand to have a one-on-one chat with the 41-year-old …

'James Anderson's 700 will be like Don Bradman averaging 99.94 in Test cricket': Nasser Hussain
1 year ago

'James Anderson's 700 will be like Don Bradman averaging 99.94 in Test cricket': Nasser Hussain

Hindustan Times  

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has reserved massive praise for veteran paceman James Anderson and likened his 700 Test wickets to legendary Don Bradman's Test batting average of 99.94. Anderson became the first pacer in the world to claim 700 Test wickets as he joined Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the elite list. "Anderson's 700 will be like Don …

'India just too good this time': James Anderson shares parting thoughts after 'tough' tour
1 year ago

'India just too good this time': James Anderson shares parting thoughts after 'tough' tour

India TV News  

Arguably the greatest pacer produced by England in the modern-day era, James Anderson, shared his parting thoughts after the end of a challenging Test tour of India. The latest entrant in the 700 Test wickets club took to the photo and video-sharing social platform, Instagram, to sum up his experience of the five-match Test series against Team India. After missing …

Anderson on 'Mount 700': Test's pace pioneer, marathoner
1 year ago

Anderson on 'Mount 700': Test's pace pioneer, marathoner

Hindustan Times  

It takes 187 Tests, 39,875 deliveries and 21 years of perseverance and sustained excellence for a pacer to reach 700 Test wickets. The magical milestone – one that only spin wizards Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne had conquered previously – was achieved at 9.43am on Saturday as Kuldeep Yadav edged to Ben Foakes to go down in the record books …

James Anderson etches his name into history with 700th Test wicket
1 year ago

James Anderson etches his name into history with 700th Test wicket

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‘England fans will be thankful that Virat Kohli is not playing’: James Anderson before 5th Test
1 year, 1 month ago

‘England fans will be thankful that Virat Kohli is not playing’: James Anderson before 5th Test

Hindustan Times  

England legend James Anderson said "it's a shame" that he didn't get the opportunity to bowl at Virat Kohli during the five-match Test series against India. The battles between Anderson and Kohli are among the highlights of a Test series between India and England Anderson, who has had memorable duels with Kohli in the past, said England fans would be …

Steven Finn: ‘Superhuman’ James Anderson still important cog in England attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Steven Finn: ‘Superhuman’ James Anderson still important cog in England attack

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James Anderson has put his exit in hand of other people after poor Ashes series, says Ottis Gibson
1 year, 7 months ago

James Anderson has put his exit in hand of other people after poor Ashes series, says Ottis Gibson

India Today  

Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson has put his exit in other people's hands, feels former England bowling coach Ottis Gibson. Gibson, while speaking to Yorkshire Post predicted that Anderson might not leave cricket on a high as Stuart Broad did with Ashes 2023. “It’s just my opinion, but Jimmy has now put his exit in the hands of other …

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