James Anderson is celebrated as one of cricket’s premier fast bowlers. He has wrapped up a phenomenal career that stretched over two remarkable decades. The cricketing community, including the legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, paid heartfelt tributes to Anderson. He was acknowledging the pleasure derived from watching his bowling prowess.

A Stellar Record in Test Cricket

At 41 years of age, Anderson retired with an extraordinary tally of 704 wickets in 188 Test matches. This impressive record includes 32 instances where he claimed five wickets in an innings. His career culminated in a memorable victory for England against the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Tributes from a Legend

“Hey, Jimmy! You’ve bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here’s a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar expressed on his ‘X’ account.

He continued, “It has been a joy to watch you bowl – with that action, speed, accuracy, swing, and fitness. You’ve inspired generations with your game.”

A Well-Deserved Retirement

Tendulkar, who hung up his boots in 2013, extended his best wishes to Anderson for a fulfilling time with his family. Away from the demands of professional cricket. “Wish you a wonderful life ahead with good health and happiness as you put those new shoes on for the most important spell of your life – the time with family,” Tendulkar penned in his tribute.

Mutual Respect Between Icons

The admiration was mutual, as Anderson had often

referred to the Indian batting maestro as the toughest batsman he had bowled against. “The best batter I would have to say is Sachin Tendulkar. I don’t remember having a specific game plan against Sachin Tendulkar. Once he came on, I would just think that I cannot bowl a bad ball here, he was that kind of player. He was a key for India as well. If you get him out in India, the whole atmosphere in the ground changes. He was such a big wicket,” Anderson recounted to Sky Sports.

Tributes from Fellow Cricketers

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who had several intense battles with the seamer, also shared his tributes on social media, highlighting the profound impact Anderson had on the game.

Impressive Statistics Against India

Anderson’s performance against India was particularly noteworthy. He took 149 wickets in 39 Tests against the Indian team, including six instances where he took five wickets in an innings. On the other hand, Tendulkar amassed an impressive 2,535 runs in 32 Tests against England, maintaining an average of 51.73, with seven centuries and 13 fifties.

James Anderson’s illustrious career is a testament to his skill, dedication, and unwavering passion for the game. His contributions to cricket have left an indelible mark, inspiring future generations of cricketers. As he steps into a new chapter of his life, the cricketing world celebrates his achievements and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.

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