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"Forced Out": Ex-England Coach Slams Brendon McCullum, ECB Over James Anderson's Retirement

Former England batter David Lloyd has accused the England Cricket Board (ECB) and head coach Brendon McCullum of forcing legendary pacer James Anderson into retirement. Anderson played his last Test earlier this week, taking a four-for in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's. Anderson retired with 704 Test wickets to his name, only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) in the all-time list. Anderson reportedly spoke to head coach McCullum who informed him about the team's plans to start afresh ahead of next year's Ashes in Australia.

Yuvraj Singh Snubs MS Dhoni As He Names His All-Time XI. See Full List

As the India Champions were crowned the World Championship of Legends winners after beating Pakistan five wickets in a pulsating finale on Saturday, their skipper Yuvraj Singh picked his all-time XI. Yuvraj, who himself remains one of the most decorated cricketers the game has ever seen, made some understandable picks as he named his XI. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made the cut among Indian batters.

James Anderson Bows Out Of Test Cricket A Winner As England Thrash West Indies

James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on the winning side as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on the third day of the first Test at Lord's on Friday. This was the 41-year-old veteran's 188th and last Test before retiring from England duty, with Anderson's tally of 704 Test wickets the most taken by any fast bowler in the history of the format. "It's been an amazing week, been overwhelmed with the reaction of the crowd and everyone around the ground," Anderson told Sky Sports.

Watch: James Anderson Shows Class Is Permanent With Unplayable Ball In Last Test

James Anderson may be retiring after the first Test between England and West Indies, but he reminded everyone that class is permanent on Day 2 of the match. Anderson came back to bowl after England achieved a 250-run lead in the first innings. Opening the bowling, Anderson struck first, sending back West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite with a superb inswinger. Having claimed only one wicket in the first innings, Anderson produced the special delivery he'd been searching to cap off an incredible Test career.

"Feel So Inferior": James Anderson's Tribute To Virat Kohli In Post-Retirement Speech

Arguably the greatest fast bowler to have ever played the game, England's James Anderson played his final Test on Friday as the hosts trounced West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at the Lord's. Anderson signed off on a high, claiming four wickets to retire with 704 wickets, which is the most by any pacer in the history of Test cricket. Anderson bows out as the third highest-wicket taker in the longest format of the game, only behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia's late great Shane Warne (708).

Emotional Anderson bows out as England wrap up innings win over Windies

LONDON :England's James Anderson brought down the curtain on his stellar international career by taking a wicket against West Indies on the third day of the first test at Lord's on Friday as he helped his side wrap up a comfortable win by an innings and 114 runs.

Watch: On James Anderson's Last Test, Harry Brook Takes Stunning One-Handed Catch

As James Anderson winds down the clock in his career, the fans at Lord's were treated to a spectacular catch on the first day of the first England vs West Indies Test. England batsman Harry Brook, fielding at third slip, took a stunning diving catch to dismiss West Indies' debutant opener Mikyle Louis. Louis had worked his way up to a slow but steady 27 on debut, when Brook's sensational effort sent the 23-year-old from St. Kitts and Nevis back to the dugout. England captain Ben Stokes, who was the bowler, had a reaction worthy of a watch.

James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go "chasing the dollar" as he prepares to bow out of the five-day game against the West Indies. The series opener at Lord's, starting on Wednesday, will be the Lancashire paceman's 188th and final Test match after a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format.

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"Forced Out": Ex-England Coach Slams Brendon McCullum, ECB Over James Anderson's Retirement

Yuvraj Singh Snubs MS Dhoni As He Names His All-Time XI. See Full List

James Anderson Bows Out Of Test Cricket A Winner As England Thrash West Indies

Watch: James Anderson Shows Class Is Permanent With Unplayable Ball In Last Test

"Feel So Inferior": James Anderson's Tribute To Virat Kohli In Post-Retirement Speech

Emotional Anderson bows out as England wrap up innings win over Windies

Watch: On James Anderson's Last Test, Harry Brook Takes Stunning One-Handed Catch

James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms