James Anderson lands new job minutes after Test retirement following England's dominant win over West Indies in 1st Test

Legendary James Anderson has finally called it quits to his illustrious 21-year-long cricketing career for England. The superstar fast bowler concluded his career on a high and received hugs and pats on the back from his teammates after England's victory in the first Test match against West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground on Friday, July 12. Anderson's journey, which began in 2003 as a 20-year-old, fittingly ended at the Home of Cricket. In his final match, Anderson took four wickets, helping England secure a win by an innings and 114 runs. He had the chance to claim a wicket on his last ball of Test cricket and complete a five-wicket haul but missed a caught-and-bowled opportunity during the 44th over. Despite this, the 41-year-old can be proud to end his career on a high note.

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James Anderson up for fast bowling mentor for England

However, after retirement Anderson will still be associated with England team but in different capacity. The 41-year-old will transition to a coaching role, serving as a fast bowling mentor for the England team.

James Anderson: A Test cricket legend and a man of records

James Anderson's Test cricket career is a testament to longevity, skill, and unwavering dedication. In his 188 Test matches, he claimed an astonishing 704 wickets, averaging 26.45 with a strike rate of 56.8 and an economy rate of 2.79. His best bowling figures of 7/42 highlight his ability to dismantle batting lineups. Anderson holds the record for the most wickets taken by a fast bowler in Test cricket, surpassing the 600-wicket mark achieved only by his former teammate Stuart Broad. Additionally, he ranks sixth on the list of bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls, accumulating 32 fifers and three 10-wicket match hauls throughout his career.

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With 188 Test appearances, Anderson is the second most capped Test cricketer behind Sachin Tendulkar. This remarkable feat solidifies his position as one of the most enduring players in the history of the game. Furthermore, he possesses the unique distinction of capturing the most wickets caught by the wicket-keeper, with 249 dismissals, and the second most wickets bowled by a pacer, with 137.

Anderson's journey to 700 Test wickets was marked by significant milestones. His 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, 500th, and 600th wickets were claimed against Jacques Kallis, Peter Siddle, Peter Fulton, Martin Guptill, Kraigg Brathwaite, and Azhar Ali respectively. Ultimately, it was the wicket of Kuldeep Yadav that propelled him to the historic 700-wicket mark.

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