- Anderson is set to retire from Test cricket
- He is currently the most successful Test pace bowler
- Anderson will remain with the England team
Legendary fast bowler James Anderson is set to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming match against West Indies at Lord’s.
The 41-year-old will become a fast-bowling mentor for the England team, although the official confirmation is pending.
While England informed Anderson they’re looking to the future, they also acknowledge his immense value. “He’s got so much to offer English cricket,” said managing director Rob Key. “We don’t want to see that go.”
Anderson, currently the most successful Test pace bowler in history with 700 wickets, is open to the coaching role. However, a final decision hasn’t been made.
“He is going to have a lot of options,” Key continued. “English cricket would be very lucky if he chooses to stay in the game.”
Anderson will remain with the England team throughout the summer, regardless of his coaching decision.
“What he does with Lancashire will probably work out after the Lord’s Test,” Key explained. “We’ve got some conversations to have after to find out what he thinks is the best thing to do.”
