Test Debut in 2003 and still going strong π₯π₯
Aug 2, 2023 5:05 AM
What I like about Anderson is that he's managed to stay very fit to bowl many overs even at his age, and his bowling quality hasn't decreased. He has shown incredible consistency, and cricket will miss him when he retires. Jimmy made his test debut in May 2003, a year before Strauss. Strauss played 100 test matches for England before retiring in August 2012, which was 11 years ago. Jimmy is still playing.

During the Ashes, Anderson had some spells where he was unlucky not to get wickets. His numbers could have been better with a bit of luck, but his bowling wasn't bad even in challenging conditions. He doesn't seem finished yet.
The English attack lacked variety in speed when Anderson, Robinson, and Broad were leading. With Broad retiring, they need someone who can consistently bowl at a faster pace like 90mph. England needs pace because their attack was too predictable earlier.
I think he might retire in the next English summer. India is tough for fast bowlers, and Jimmy's chances for a successful tour there are low. He would prefer ending his career on a high note.
Overseas quicks have struggled a lot, and only Indian fast bowlers have found success on Indian surfaces recently.
When do you think Anderson will retire?
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