In a personal statement released on Instagram, Anderson confirmed he would represent England one final time, although he later spoke to the BBC. Tailender Speaking on the podcast, he did not rule out the possibility of extending his playing career with Lancashire.
“Hello everyone, just to let you know that the first Test at Lord’s this summer will be my last,” Anderson wrote on Instagram.
“I’ve had an amazing 20 years representing my country playing the game I’ve loved since I was a little girl. I’ll miss leaving for England so much, but I know it’s time to take a step back and allow others to follow their dreams like mine. Realize, because there is no greater feeling.”
“I couldn’t have done this without the love and support of Daniela, Lola, Ruby and my parents. A huge thank you to them. I’d also like to thank the players and coaches who made this the best job in the world.
“I’m looking forward to the new challenges ahead and filling my days with more golf.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. It always means a lot, even if my face isn’t shown often.
“See you at the exam room.
“It went well.”
“Jimmy X”
News of the meeting was first reported. tutelar On Friday, I finally got confirmation from Anderson 24 hours later. He was due to appear on the BBC’s live coverage of England Women’s first match of the summer against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Saturday, but this was later cancelled.
speaking TailenderAnderson confirmed that discussions with McCullum took place as part of an annual review in the sixth month of his one-year contract.
“I think for 10 years, I talked to every coach I had about, ‘How long am I going to play?’” Anderson said. “Looking to the future, can I, at 43, make the Ashes in 18 months? I’ve kind of made the decision, ‘Probably not.’ From my perspective, it feels like a stretch at this point in my career, and from their perspective, the Ashes There are about 15 Tests before, so it gives us time to test and gain experience from others before the Ashes series.
“I feel good about it. I’ve had an amazing career. The retirement story has continued over the years since I turned 30 and grew even more after I turned 40. I feel really lucky to have gotten to this stage. “He’s still playing at a very high level.”
But when it comes to his county career, Anderson admits he is “not 100 per cent set” to hang up his boots and could yet feature in the latter half of Lancashire’s Championship campaign.
“There are games later in the season that we can’t rule out right now,” he said. “That’s about talking to Lancashire and finding out what they want.
“It’s part of the thought process. I’m not 100% set on what I’m going to do next. It’s going to be a conversation with Lancashire and finding out what they want and I’ve also got the desire and willingness to actually do that. Again, that’s going to be later this year. It will be.”
In a statement released by the ECB together with Chairman Anderson, Chairman Richard Thompson said:
“I don’t think you’ll ever see a bowler match Jimmy again. It was an honor as an England fan to watch him and admire his skill with the ball.
“It is amazing that he is still bowling at his best at the age of 41, and he is a true inspiration and role model to both his peers and the younger generation.
“His final exam promises to be an emotional one and having attended his first exam in 2003, it will be an honor to sit his final exam at Lord’s in July.
“English cricket owes Jimmy Anderson a sending off like no other.”
Vithushan Ehantharajah is the Editor-in-Chief of ESPNcricinfo.
