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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.

"Test Cricket Summed Up": England Great Gives Verdict On Reality Of Test Cricket

Former captain Nasser Hussain said England's quickfire victory over the West Indies in the first Test at the Lord's summed up the problems the longest format of the game finds itself at. England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first hour of day three, to now take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. While England had some red-ball preparation in the form of County Championship games, West Indies played just one three-day red-ball game against First Class Counties XI in preparation.

"Difficult To Replace His Rare Skill": Ian Chappell On Ex-England Pacer James Anderson

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes England are going to miss James Anderson in Test cricket, citing the difficulty to replace his rare skills of swinging the ball. Anderson finished his 21-year Test career for England as the third-most successful bowler in the longest format with 704 wickets at an average of 26.45 in 188 matches, when the hosts' thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's earlier this week. "Jimmy Anderson retired as the greatest swing bowler the game has seen. There have been many other fine swing bowlers but none have plied their skill for such a long period at the highest level.

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.

"Ever Lifted A Cup?": Ravi Shastri's Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

It's been more than a week since India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Guyana, avenging their 10-wicket defeat to the same side two years back at the same stage. The Rohit Sharma-led side also defeated South Africa last Saturday to clinch the T20 World Cup title in Barbados. Following Afghanistan's crushing loss to South Africa in the other semi-final, former England captain Michael Vaughan had accused the organisers for favouring India, questioning the scheduling of the tournament.

"Still Devastated": James Anderson Reveals Biggest Disappointment From Farewell Test

Arguably the greatest pace bowler of all time, James Anderson finally hung up his boots, drawing curtains to his illustrious career as an international cricketer. The England vs West Indies Test at Lord's turned out to be his final appearance in the England shirt, with the veteran pacer ending his career at the top of the wicket-taking charts for pace bowlers, scalping a whopping 704 wickets. But, after helping England secure a victory in his farewell game, Anderson admitted that there was one moment in the final that left him quite disappointed.

"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).

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

"Test Cricket Summed Up": England Great Gives Verdict On Reality Of Test Cricket

"Difficult To Replace His Rare Skill": Ian Chappell On Ex-England Pacer James Anderson

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

"Ever Lifted A Cup?": Ravi Shastri's Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

"Still Devastated": James Anderson Reveals Biggest Disappointment From Farewell Test

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