James Anderson's Farewell Match: England vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates

England vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates: James Anderson was thrust straight into the action in his final Test as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday. Stokes's decision was greeted by huge cheers from the crowd at the 'Home of Cricket', with spectators eager to see Anderson do what he does best in the paceman's 188th and final Test of a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than the 41-year-old Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format. Overcast skies promised to assist swing bowler Anderson, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's back in 2003. But looking ahead to the 2025/26 Ashes, England believe now is the right time to end his international career. (Live Scorecard)

Who comes out now?

OUT! c Zak Crawley b Gus Atkinson.

Comes from over the wicket and bowls it full with a scrambled seam around middle and off, Kirk Mckenzie drives it straight past the bowler and hits the stumps at the bowler's end.

DRINKS! At the halfway stage of the opening session, both teams have reasons to be satisfied with their performance so far. However, England might be slightly happier, having secured the breakthrough they were seeking after a resilient start from the West Indian openers. The bowling change worked wonders for Ben Stokes as Gus Atkinson struck on his second delivery, sending the opposing captain Kraigg Brathwaite back to the pavilion. Mikyle Louis is looking solid and will need to navigate through this second phase of the innings.

Slips in an outswinger, outside off, fuller in length, Mikyle Louis is happy to let that one go.