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[PICTURES/VIDEOS] James Anderson retires from Test cricket with 704 wickets to his name

Sir Alex said:
Nobody discusses the fact that this guy has zero ICC trophies.

22 year career and not a single one.
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England put the Ashes on par with a white ball trophy. Or they did anyway for a very long time. I think deep down they still do.

You may disagree with them but they really do.

Remember the T20WC that brought millions to the streets in India? Well they have won it twice and it barely made the news.

They got a victory parade for winning the ashes after a long time though.

They prioritise the Ashes more than anything so kept Jimmy solely in test match cricket to help them win that.

Here is root saying something similar.


England Test captain Joe Root says the coming Ashes Test series will be "even bigger" in the wake of the one-day side's World Cup victory.

The 2019 World Cup winners didn't get an open top bus tour around the streets of London to celebrate their title in the biggest victory for the nation since the 2005 Ashes series.

On that occasion the side was famously feted with a bleary-eyed Andrew Flintoff leading the celebrations on the bus and the entire squad were named Members of the British Empire by the Queen at a Buckingham Palace reception.

The current crop instead elected to hold a relatively low-key public event at London's other international cricket venue, The Oval, on Monday and while the trophy awarded on a boundary countback after a stunning Super Over climax was the main event, talk inevitably turned to the Ashes.

"There's been a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes to make sure we're ready when that comes around," Root insisted.

"It always is so special: the atmosphere; the two weeks leading in; the way it builds; the way the guys get excited about it.

"It's like no other series in Test cricket. I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be massive.

"Especially on the back of this. It will make it even bigger."



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sweep_shot said:
I believe he didn't want to retire. ECB informed him that they wanted to move on from him (probably to try young blood). So, he decided to end this here.
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yeah I think Brendon McCullum forced him to take retirement else he would have easily played for another 1 year

but i think its a right time to take retirment when u have already completed 700 Test wickets,
 
DeadlyVenom said:
England put the Ashes on par with a white ball trophy. Or they did anyway for a very long time. I think deep down they still do.

You may disagree with them but they really do.

Remember the T20WC that brought millions to the streets in India? Well they have won it twice and it barely made the news.

They got a victory parade for winning the ashes after a long time though.

They prioritise the Ashes more than anything so kept Jimmy solely in test match cricket to help them win that.

Here is root saying something similar.

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Ashes will be 'even bigger' than World Cup: Root | cricket.com.au

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Thats loser's excuse tbh. They made world cup finals several times before the turn of the millennium and could not win.

And it's not as if they have won Ashes time after time, even after all the prioritization.

India losing the 2 wtc finals have better excuse than Englnad - that they were coming off IPL and has zero prep time in vastly diff conditions in England, but they generally don't complain like that.

The underlying fact remains that Anderson NEVER won an ICC trophy in his entire two decade plus career. All ifs and buts aside.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
He has 700 Test wickets which is also quite an achievement
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Well done on that. He has benefited from Eng playing a truckload of test matches - especially at home and during the English summer season. Plus he gets to cool.his heels and rest for 6 months. Even then he gets kid glove treatment in the handful of tests he play and is never overworked.

How many international players get that kind of privilege ?

Has Anderson been playing like say Akram over all the versions, he'd have never had anywhere near a long career like he did.
 
Anderson till 2015 season (when he was playing white ball cricket too) - 380 wickets from 99 tests @ 29.7

Anderson from 2015 season onward (exclusively red ball cricket) - 320 wickets from 88 tests @ 22.73.

He benefited a lot from not having to play white ball cricket. Also cut down his touring times as well as playing days.

He played a max of 440 days of international cricket between Apr 2015 to Mar 2014 (9 years) translating to an avg workload of 48 days per year. And more than half of that on his home grounds.

You can't ask for a better bargain as a fast bowler than that !
 
Anderson had a great career in red ball format specifically because he chose to give up on white ball for this format. Played a lot of games (105 games) in England which is probably a dream for many cricketers to play that many games throughout the career and he played more than 100 games at home and took 434 wickets.

So we can say that he mostly benefited from home conditions. But still he is a great bowlers in red ball and there is no doubts about that.
 
Yeah genuinely superb bowler especially once he stopped playing white ball cricket. Knew exactly what he was good at and did exactly what is needed to sustain. Easier said than done and involves sacrifice.

Also, I enjoyed watching him in both tours to India 2021 and 2024. He could turn up the magic for a moment or two but largely age had started showing and he could not sustain the pressure. It was painful to see a uoungling like Jaiswal tonk him like a club bowler in a charity match.

Should have gone out on his own accord after the end of that series.
 
Most Tests matches:

200 - Sachin Tendulkar
188 - James Anderson
168 - Ricky Ponting
168 - Steve Waugh
167 - Stuart Broad
166 - Jacques Kallis
164 - Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164 - Rahul Dravid
161 - Alastair Cook
156 - Allan Border
 
James Anderson wearing special shoes

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James Anderson has by far the most red-inkers in Test history, with 114 not outs in 265 innings.

The next-highest is Courtney Walsh with 61
 
James Anderson struck twice for England today in his last Test at Lords but can he finish his career with a fifer in the 2nd Innings. His figures so far 2/11.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
James Anderson, the only fast bowler to send down 40,000 deliveries in Test cricket

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Great feat to bowl 40K deliveries. The other 3 in the club are spinners but a pacer bowling 40K is simply unheard of though Jimmy had the benefit of not being required to play other formats for almost a decade.
 
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton speaking about James Anderson's wicket:

"He has bowled plenty of magic deliveries in 21 years but not many better than that. Angling in, curling away. That would have dismissed many a batter. It is one of the reasons has been great."

"It was like a leg-break," adds Nasser Hussain.
 
I really admire England's decision to essentially make Jimmy retire. It's the kind of thing that would never have happened in a sub-continental country. And kinda reflects the forward-thinking mindset that this England team functions under.

That said, I wouldn't have done it. I get that personal records are not what cricket is about. But how many bowlers in history have taken 700 test wickets? I would have let Anderson break Warne's record just for his personal satisfaction and because of what a loyal servant he has been for English cricket by giving him the summer.

Because no offence, but they don't exactly have the second coming of Fred Trueman waiting in the wings. Broad retiring had already left a spot open. No I feel like England's attack will be too inexperienced with Woakes basically being the leader.
 
Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn on James Anderson:

“His numbers are insane - 188 Tests, over 40,000 legal deliveries.

"I can’t comprehend the amount of cricket he has played. He has played double the amount of Tests I played and I am sore!

"He has the the skills to swing the ball both ways but it is his longevity for me. He has been there so long.

"He has the perfect bowling action. Everything is compact, everything is going down the line. He is great to watch."
 
What an incredible 21 years: 188 Tests, 703 wickets (so far), and it's still not quite over yet.

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Well done James Anderson. Hated watching you run through Pakistan whenever we played England. But always loved watching you bowl when you weren't playing us. Incredible career and incredible longevity and consistency. The likes of which will likely never be replicated by another fast-bowler.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
I really admire England's decision to essentially make Jimmy retire. It's the kind of thing that would never have happened in a sub-continental country. And kinda reflects the forward-thinking mindset that this England team functions under.

That said, I wouldn't have done it. I get that personal records are not what cricket is about. But how many bowlers in history have taken 700 test wickets? I would have let Anderson break Warne's record just for his personal satisfaction and because of what a loyal servant he has been for English cricket by giving him the summer.

Because no offence, but they don't exactly have the second coming of Fred Trueman waiting in the wings. Broad retiring had already left a spot open. No I feel like England's attack will be too inexperienced with Woakes basically being the leader.
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Will hate Brendon forever for this, we could have been more flexible with his selection and I think he’d benefit the rookies more on the pitch.
 
Show me better stats than these ones. What a legend of the game, retires gracefully.

James Anderson in Test cricket:

Mats: 188
Wkts: 704
Avg: 26.45
SR: 56.8
ER: 2.79
BBI: 7/42
BBM: 11/71
5-fer: 32
10-fer: 3
 
Anderson awarded honorary MCC life membership

A special moment for Anderson ahead of the presentations as he is awarded honorary life membership of the MCC in recognition of his achievements during his career.
 
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In a post-match interview, Anderson revealed what he would miss the most as an England player, saying:

"I think just the feeling that we've got now of winning the Test match. There's no better feeling.

"Everyone's put in the graft this week. I know it looks like we've dominated but we've had to work really hard for this win.

"Sharing other people's success as well. Gus was amazing on debut, Jamie Smith on debut as well, incredible.

"Seeing the lads go out there and show off their talents and then getting to sit in here after a win and getting to celebrate those sorts of performances is something that I'll miss.

"I feel about 55-year-old after the overs I've bowled this week. The aches and pains you wake up with, I won't miss them

"I'm feel very fortunate that I've been able to do what I've done for a long time. I'm happy I've made it this far.

"I'm gonna stick around with these guys and try to help the bowling group out as much as I can and see where life takes us after that.

"This feel likes my spot. It's amazing to think about how many amazing players I've played with over the years. It's surreal."
"I've been lucky enough to play with some amazing players. Some of the most talented cricketers who have played the game.

"But, more importantly, some really good blokes and some friends that I've made for life.

"It's a really special , no other sport creates this atmosphere, these kinds of friendships

"Part of me is jealous that these lads get to experience that for the next few years.

"We've got a young team, lots of incredible talent and the advice I'd pass on to them is just to enjoy every moment because it's a great ride."

"Obviously this morning was quite emotional with the two teams lined up and the reaction from the crowd was pretty special.

"I'm still trying to told back tears now.

"I'm just really proud. Playing for 21 years is an incredible effort, especially for a fast bowler, so I'm just happy I've made it this far and lucky enough to stay injury free for pretty much throughout my career.

"Playing for England is the best job in the world so I've been privileged to be able to do it for a long time."
 
Farewell to the legend, England’s one of the Greatest James Anderson. 704 Test Wickets. It would be weird to watch England play without him. Congratulations, Jimmy. Thank you for everything.
 
ECB pays tribute to James Anderson after final Test appearance

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has paid tribute to fast bowler James Anderson after his final appearance for England Men, bringing an end to a remarkable 21-year Test career.

Anderson signed off today taking a 703rd and final Test wicket as England sealed a win in the First Rothesay Men's Test Match against West Indies at Lord's.

ECB Chair Richard Thompson said: “I was lucky enough to be at Lord’s when Jimmy made his Test debut 21 years ago and while his prodigious talent was immediately obvious as he took a five-wicket haul, no-one could have predicted the significance and sheer longevity of his bowling genius. Seeing him then get his 700th wicket at Dharamshala and now as the curtain comes down at Lords I feel very privileged to have seen how his extraordinary career has unfolded.

“He is quite simply the best Test pace bowler there has ever been and the sense of occasion that has engulfed Lord’s this week has befitted a man who will forever be an England legend. On behalf of English and Welsh cricket, thank you Jimmy.”

ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said: “Jimmy has rightly earned a place as one of the all-time iconic names from world cricket. It is testament to the way he has combined his rare talent with outstanding professionalism and work ethic that he bows out still bowling so well more than 20 years after his Test debut.

“There was nothing more enjoyable than watching him slice through opposition batting line-ups who were helpless in the face of the skills and precision he crafted over two decades. It has been a privilege to witness and matched only by the humility he has shown while standing at the top of the game.”
 
End of a legendary career. Final person to retire from the pre-T20 era I believe.

It was a pleasure to watch him bowl. I am not sure if any other pacer can reach 700 Test wickets again.
 
A - Aesthetic run-up
N - Nagging line and length
D - Disciplined routines
E - Enigmatic release
R - Relentless accuracy
S - Shattering records
O - Outsmarting opponents
N - Never give up attitude
 
End of an era. Feel like I've grown up with this guy. Anderson bowling with a red Dukes has been a constant in every English Test summer I've known for so long.

His longevity is ridiculous. From Nasser to Stokes, he's played under every England captain for the last 21 years. I don't think another fast bowler will come close especially with the priority white-ball cricket now takes.
 
Markhor said:
End of an era. Feel like I've grown up with this guy. Anderson bowling with a red Dukes has been a constant in every English Test summer I've known for so long.

His longevity is ridiculous. From Nasser to Stokes, he's played under every England captain for the last 21 years. I don't think another fast bowler will come close especially with the priority white-ball cricket now takes.
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Indeed.

Anderson made his debut when I was 13. I also grew up watching him. I still remember young Jimmy Anderson in 2003 WC.
 
James Anderson in his farewell press conference

James Anderson said he would like to be remembered as a “decent” bowler after he ended his legendary England career with victory over West Indies.

Anderson took one more wicket as England wrapped up an innings win on the third morning, to end with 704 and sit third on the all-time list of Test bowlers.

In moving and celebratory scenes at Lord’s, Anderson was given a guard of honour by both teams at the beginning of the day, then later appeared on the England balcony as spectators were allowed onto the outfield.

“The way I have loved the sport so much, I would love for there to be people out there that have taken up the game because they have watched me bowl,” said the 41-year-old.

“That people have been entertained by watching me bowl and there are kids or grown-ups who have taken up the art of swing bowling because they have seen me bowl. That would make me so happy.”

Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, is the most successful pace bowler in the history of the game, with only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne ahead of him on the all-time list.

In a 21-year career he won 188 Test caps, more than any other England player, but said he retires without ever feeling like he was a “great” of the game.

“You go so up and down,” he told Sky Sports. “Some series you feel amazing and some not quite on it and a batter gets the better of you.

“Playing against Virat Kohli in the early days, you felt you could get him out every ball and then recently like you can’t get him out at all. You feel so inferior.

“I have never felt great at any stage. I know that sounds strange. I have always thought ‘how can I get better for the next series?’. That has helped me play for such a long time.

Source: BBC
 
Sir Alex said:
Thats loser's excuse tbh. They made world cup finals several times before the turn of the millennium and could not win.

And it's not as if they have won Ashes time after time, even after all the prioritization.

India losing the 2 wtc finals have better excuse than Englnad - that they were coming off IPL and has zero prep time in vastly diff conditions in England, but they generally don't complain like that.

The underlying fact remains that Anderson NEVER won an ICC trophy in his entire two decade plus career. All ifs and buts aside.
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Do research. He has a t20 World Cup winners medal.
 
shaz619 said:
Will hate Brendon forever for this, we could have been more flexible with his selection and I think he’d benefit the rookies more on the pitch.
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Absolutely. He could have been eased out where he plays like 2/4 or 1/3 tests in a series. This kind of remarkable consistency at the top cannot be achieved unless you understand bowling on a very deep level and constantly finding ways to adapt and evolve. As you said, the rookies would have really benefitted from his presence. But I guess this kind of ruthless decision-making is what the Stokes-McCullum regime wants to be known for so I can't fault them for staying true to their gimmick.
 
What a splendid career for Anderson!

Extremely destructive with the Duke bowl for years after years and went on to pick wickets in most conditions where he played. 704 test wickets is simply an unreal achievement for a fast bowler. Pretty much in a different league to the rest in terms of longevity.
 
Still a handful on English wickets. Probably could have kept going if he wanted and retired from away tests.

An absolute legend of the game.

Mastered the art of swing and the wobbly seam.
 
Probably the smoothest action of any fast bowler, was an absolute delight to watch him bowl.

Always sad to see a legend retire, it makes you care less about the sport when people you grew up watching retire.

I hope for the sake of newer generations and cricket in general, teams can produce new test match legends.
 
The guy who sacrificed white-ball for the ultimate format and succeeded at it because he worked hard. Champion bowler of red-ball format.

Farwell Anderson.
 
0 WTC Final
0 ICC Award
0 ODI World Cups
0 Champions Trophy
0 POTM Award in ICC KOs
0 fifer winning in India and Australia

Great bowler, but massively overrated..
Happy Retirement
 
mcgrath doesn't have a single 5 fer in india either.
he was pretty good in asia in the late half of his career, jaiswal just ripped him apart this year.

his ashes record both home and away isn't great, that will be the only stain in his career imo.
 
Unbiased-Fan said:
0 WTC Final
0 ICC Award
0 ODI World Cups
0 Champions Trophy
0 POTM Award in ICC KOs
0 fifer winning in India and Australia

Great bowler, but massively overrated..
Happy Retirement
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Winning ICC Trophies is a function of team and not individuals.

Dale Steyn, Allan Donald, Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock, AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith didn't won any trophy either.

Anderson has won test series in Australia and India with contributions from bowl, so you won't give him credit for that but then can't blame him for not winning ICC World Tournaments.
 
sweep_shot said:
Some Indian fans just do not know how to respect legends. Some recent successes of their team got to their heads I guess.

A player who has taken 700 Test wickets is not overrated. It is not like he did that in T20 format.
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He has tortured us quite a bit over the last decade and been the cause of the few test series losses we have had.
 

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach ahead of next year's Ashes - after nation's greatest seamer bowed out at Lord's with win over West Indies​


Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to travel to Australia next year as England seek to turn their greatest seamer into their new fast-bowling coach.

Anderson will remain in the dressing-room for the rest of the summer after he marked his final Test, an innings victory over West Indies at Lord’s, with four more wickets to finish with a total of 704 - behind only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.

Asked whether Anderson might turn his mentoring role into a more formal position by the time England attempt to regain the Ashes in late 2025, Stokes replied: ‘Yeah, definitely. That’s why we’re asking him to stay around.

‘If he’s got the desire to help bowlers progress like he did with his own career, honestly I can’t think of a better person to able to influence all the fast bowlers. I’m really excited to see how that goes.’

Anderson said: ‘I’m definitely not going to tell someone how to bowl. I’ll be a sounding board - I’ll be there if they need me.

‘I’ll watch every ball they bowl and try to help them as much as I can.’

England’s lead fast-bowling coach is the former Durham seamer Neil Killeen, though his involvement with the Test side has been limited.

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Stokes wants Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to travel to Australia next year as England seek to turn their greatest seamer into their new fast-bowling coach.
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Unbiased-Fan said:
0 WTC Final
0 ICC Award
0 ODI World Cups
0 Champions Trophy
0 POTM Award in ICC KOs
0 fifer winning in India and Australia

Great bowler, but massively overrated..
Happy Retirement
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He is a test legend. Was a just ok player in limited overs.
 
Really wanted him to keep going and play that 200th test. But I guess ECB is not as short sighted as sub continent boards and needed to look past him for the future
 
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Really wanted him to keep going and play that 200th test. But I guess ECB is not as short sighted as sub continent boards and needed to look past him for the future
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Whatever people's can say but Anderson was stopping youngster's ( Bowlers) to take place in England side's.

He should have retired 2 year ago .
 
Devadwal said:
Whatever people's can say but Anderson was stopping youngster's ( Bowlers) to take place in England side's.

He should have retired 2 year ago .
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If the ‘youngsters’ were better they’d have been picked but, in the view of the selectors, they weren’t. In a properly run selection system no players have a right to a place and existing players certainly have no obligation to make way for newcomers - that’s for the selectors to manage.
 
Unbiased-Fan said:
Salute to his longevity but i still rate Dale Steyn higher than him 👍🏻
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On English wickets and home turf? Absolutely not.

Anywhere else in the world yes I agree, but that's prime steyn, Anderson remained consistent throughout his career whereas steyn by 2015 was a burnt corpse of a bowler.
 
England great Anderson considering white ball return

James Anderson says he is "still fit enough" to continue his cricket career and will consider a move into white ball cricket.

The 42-year-old, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, announced his retirement from international cricket after England's win against the West Indies at Lord's in July.

While Anderson stopped short of announcing his retirement from cricket, his immediate transition into a coaching and mentoring role with England suggested that his playing days were over.

But Anderson, who took 704 wickets in 188 tests, says he's "open" to prolonging his career by playing short form cricket.

"I might be in a bit of denial because I'm well aware I won't play for England again, but I've still not made a decision on my actual cricket career," Anderson told the Press Association.

"There's definitely a bit of intrigue with the shorter formats because I've not played any franchise stuff before. Watching The Hundred this year, seeing the ball swing around, it makes me feel like I could do a job there.

"I know it's a while since I played it and my age will get brought up again but I really feel I'll be good enough to play that form of cricket."

Anderson added he would make a decision on his future at the end of the summer.

Anderson's last 20-over match was in 2014 as he dedicated the last 10 years of his career to red ball cricket.

England are keen to tap into Anderson's expertise before the 2025 Ashes series in Australia by retaining him in a coaching role.

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Anderson to continue in fast bowling coach role​


James Anderson will continue his role as fast-bowling mentor in England's series against Pakistan in October.

Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, retired from international cricket following the first Test against West Indies in July.

The 42-year-old immediately joined the England backroom team and remains on a central contract until the end of this month.

Working in the coaching staff for the three-Test series against Pakistan would extend Anderson's relationship with the England side beyond his current deal.

Anderson also told Sky Sports he was planning on joining England for their series in New Zealand in December.

"At the minute, I'm due to go to Pakistan and New Zealand in the winter," he said. "Then nothing concrete after that.

"I'm very new to this, I'm still learning as we go. It's partly me trying to figure out if this is where I want to go with the next stage of my career and also for them to figure out if I'm any good at it."

Anderson retired from Test cricket following discussions with England captain Ben Stokes, coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key in April, with the management deciding they wanted to look to younger fast bowlers.

In Anderson's absence, Gus Atkinson has taken 33 wickets in his first five Tests, while Matthew Potts and Olly Stone have returned to the Test side.

In the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval, England have handed a debut to 20-year-old Josh Hull, a 6ft 7in left-armer from Leicestershire with only 16 wickets from 10 first-class matches.

Anderson worked with Hull during the second Test at Lord's, when Hull was an unused member of the England squad.

"There was a great moment at Lord's where you saw Josh Hull bowling in the middle and Jimmy standing at the top of his mark," Key told Test Match Special.

"You think 'how good this is' - all of that knowledge, you don't want to lose that. He is able to pass it on.

"Jimmy is not always the most outgoing, but he has really taken to coaching.

"It would be great to have Jimmy in Pakistan, the same in New Zealand and who knows going forward. Jimmy has a few itches to scratch along the way but it is great to have him involved with us."

Anderson has previously indicated an interest in continuing his playing career in T20 franchise leagues, despite not featuring in white-ball cricket since 2019.

Speaking on the Tailenders podcast, which was released on Friday, Anderson hinted at talks over a deal.

"There might be people behind the scenes chatting to people," he said. "I have not played white-ball cricket for a while so that is the first thing I need to get back to if I am to think about doing it.

"I don't know if there is any interest so I will just ask around."

There is some doubt over the schedule for the series in Pakistan. The Tests are due to be played in Karachi, Multan and Rawalpindi, but some grounds are undergoing renovation works before the Champions Trophy next year.

One option could be to host part of the series outside of Pakistan, with Abu Dhabi a potential venue.

Key said England have had nothing confirmed and will find it difficult to pick a squad while there is doubt over the location of the Tests.

"I have heard Sri Lanka and South Africa," he said. "I don't think it will be there, personally. There are rumours flying around.

"My guess is we will end in Multan. None of this is a security issue. They are trying to get grounds ready for the Champions Trophy. My guess is we will be in Pakistan - but that is a guess."

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is also part of the coaching staff for the third Test against Sri Lanka, filling in for assistant coach Marcus Trescothick, who is taking charge of the white-ball team for the series against Australia beginning next week.

Though there are no confirmed plans for Flintoff's continuing involvement with the England side, Key said "he will do more stuff with us in the winter".

The 46-year-old has previously worked with England's white-ball and Lions teams, the latter of which are due to tour South Africa and Australia.

"Freddie is loving coaching," said Key. "Sometimes it is a trait that is not spoken about enough - he is kind. All of the things Fred can be: funny, extrovert. He is kind. It is an underrated quality."

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James Anderson to continue coaching work with England

James Anderson will continue his role as fast-bowling mentor in England's series against Pakistan in October.
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As per media reports:

England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is a surprise target for Major League Cricket.

The unnamed franchise are now set to explore whether the 42-year-old would be interested in participating in the third edition of the T20 tournament in the United States next year.

Anderson could earn about £135,000 from a short stint in MLC, which lured some stellar names from the game for the 2024 edition.
 
Brendon McCullum defended Anderson's delayed arrival on Sky Sports, quoted as saying by Wisden. "Two months ago, you guys were saying he did not deserve to be the coach. Now we are missing him. That is affirmation of how good an impact Jimmy Anderson has made in the short period of time [during] his transition from player to coach."

"We live in a world where you can still communicate without being face to face."
 
‘Like I was in Goodfellas’: Jimmy reveals Bazball chiefs’ retirement ambush that left him ‘cold’

Fast bowling great James Anderson has revealed how he walked into an ambush like in gangster movie Goodfellas at his infamous meeting with England team management that forced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year.

Anderson met England coach Brendon McCullum, captain Ben Stokes and managing director Rob Key at a hotel in Manchester in April for what he thought was a catch-up to recap the tour of India and plan for the home summer, but instead the meeting was to close the curtain on his 22-year international career.

McCullum had flown in from New Zealand to deliver the news in person, but the 41-year-old did not pick up on the signs that he was being phased out until he arrived at the Dakota Hotel.

In his new book, aptly named ‘Finding the Edge’, Anderson revealed his shock at how the meeting played out.

“As I walk towards them, it hits me cold. This isn’t a team appraisal, is it?” Anderson wrote.

“With each footstep towards the far side of the bar, each of their distinct silhouettes coming into view, the tram journey just gone is suddenly like a blissful past life, the outdoor sun sucked into a horizonless neon-red darkness.

“My brain is doing the maths and my heart is sinking as I go to shake their hands. I feel like Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, ushered into a room under the impression that I’m going to get made, only to be shot. You f******.

“They’re going to tell me something I don’t want to be told, aren’t they? Something I’ve been swerving, darting, shapeshifting, bowling through for my whole life.”

Anderson went on to say that McCullum essentially issued a prepared statement to him - the focus of which was that they were looking to the future because he would not make it to the Ashes tour of Australia in 2025/26.

It was not the first time Anderson had received news of that kind.

His career was extended by the McCullum/Stokes/Key axis as the previous regime tried to move on from he and regular new ball partner Stuart Broad when they were left out of a three-Test series in the West Indies - which they lost 1-0 - in 2022.

That time Anderson only received a short phone call from then interim director of cricket, and his former captain, Sir Andrew Strauss to deliver the news.

In both instances however, Anderson said he could only respond by saying ‘okay’ and try to process his disappointment.

He ended up taking the option given to him of playing a farewell Test - which took place against the West Indies at Lords in the first Test of this year’s English summer - rather than retiring immediately.

It was his 188th Test and he finished with 704 wickets - both England records - to be the most prolific fast bowler of all time, and third overall behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.

SOURCE: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricke...s-story/7bb7e799ece961912a37e3e84c2cbcac?s=08
 
I read through some of the book as it's been serialized in some of the papers here.

Talk about being over dramatic!


"With each footstep towards the far side of the bar, each of their distinct silhouettes coming into view, the tram journey just gone is suddenly like a blissful past life, the outdoor sun sucked into a horizonless neon-red darkness"

Read this and you would think the book is to do with the Holocaust not a 41 year old gently being asked to retire
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I read through some of the book as it's been serialized in some of the papers here.

Talk about being over dramatic!


"With each footstep towards the far side of the bar, each of their distinct silhouettes coming into view, the tram journey just gone is suddenly like a blissful past life, the outdoor sun sucked into a horizonless neon-red darkness"

Read this and you would think the book is to do with the Holocaust not a 41 year old gently being asked to retire
Click to expand...

All these autobiographies written by ghostwriters in the past, and by AI text generators today. They each know how to add sufficient Masala.
 
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