On Saturday, Anderson announced that he would retire after the Lord's Test against the West Indies starting on July 10, bringing an end to his long-running and illustrious career in the longest format of the game. Has earned 187 caps for England since debut. 2003.
Earlier this year, during the fifth and final match of England's tour of India in Dharamsala in March, Anderson became the third bowler after Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan to reach the 700 Test wicket mark – the most by a fast bowler.
The retirement of Anderson and Stuart Broad in less than a year means England have a huge hole in their Test bowling line-up. "We've only got a certain number of matches (18 including Anderson's departure against the West Indies) between now and the next Ashes and even Jimmy himself would admit that the next Ashes is looking like a long drag on."
“It's the right time to get some new players into some of the games and obviously fill a big void.If you think about (Stuart) Broad leaving last summer and Anderson not being there, it is very difficult to replace him overnight.”
"They were both completely dependable and were senior bowlers, so you don't have to put in the time and effort, and other people have to come forward and take the leadership role. So I think it's the right time. Often, you don't have to put in the time and effort. Don't appreciate what you've lost until it's gone - but there's still life after James Anderson,' Strauss was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.
Strauss was captain when Anderson became the leading wicket-taker in the 2010–11 Ashes victory in Australia.He also revealed about his conversation with Anderson and wished him a great send-off in his farewell Test at Lord's.
"It was just to congratulate him and have a chat about what his plans are moving forward. Right, he's going to take stock and he wants to finish this game well, and really Wants to finish on a high. I really hope he gets the send-off he deserves at Lord's."
“People have been talking about this moment for years – in a way, we got deluded into thinking it was never going to come.It has been an extraordinary career with extraordinary resilience and a willingness to keep going. Playing the game at a high level is not a bad thing, it is an easy thing, and bowling is even harder. He is one of the greatest bowlers of all time."
"He was completely reliable. He was one of those bowlers you knew what you were going to get every time.He had a great competitive fire and instinct and extraordinary skill."
"Any captain would love to have him in their team. The second thing is that he has remained fit: he has never – or at least, very rarely – been injured. It is disappointing to think that he made his England debut before me .It's been 12 years since I retired!" he concluded.
Earlier this year, during the fifth and final match of England's tour of India in Dharamsala in March, Anderson became the third bowler after Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan to reach the 700 Test wicket mark – the most by a fast bowler.
The retirement of Anderson and Stuart Broad in less than a year means England have a huge hole in their Test bowling line-up. "We've only got a certain number of matches (18 including Anderson's departure against the West Indies) between now and the next Ashes and even Jimmy himself would admit that the next Ashes is looking like a long drag on."
“It's the right time to get some new players into some of the games and obviously fill a big void.If you think about (Stuart) Broad leaving last summer and Anderson not being there, it is very difficult to replace him overnight.”
"They were both completely dependable and were senior bowlers, so you don't have to put in the time and effort, and other people have to come forward and take the leadership role. So I think it's the right time. Often, you don't have to put in the time and effort. Don't appreciate what you've lost until it's gone - but there's still life after James Anderson,' Strauss was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.
Strauss was captain when Anderson became the leading wicket-taker in the 2010–11 Ashes victory in Australia.He also revealed about his conversation with Anderson and wished him a great send-off in his farewell Test at Lord's.
"It was just to congratulate him and have a chat about what his plans are moving forward. Right, he's going to take stock and he wants to finish this game well, and really Wants to finish on a high. I really hope he gets the send-off he deserves at Lord's."
“People have been talking about this moment for years – in a way, we got deluded into thinking it was never going to come.It has been an extraordinary career with extraordinary resilience and a willingness to keep going. Playing the game at a high level is not a bad thing, it is an easy thing, and bowling is even harder. He is one of the greatest bowlers of all time."
"He was completely reliable. He was one of those bowlers you knew what you were going to get every time.He had a great competitive fire and instinct and extraordinary skill."
"Any captain would love to have him in their team. The second thing is that he has remained fit: he has never – or at least, very rarely – been injured. It is disappointing to think that he made his England debut before me .It's been 12 years since I retired!" he concluded.
