James Anderson is set for an emotional farewell this summer as England bid farewell to “arguably our greatest ever cricketer”, according to his first international captain Nasser Hussain. Hastened by a frank conversation with England Test cricket head coach Brendon McCullum last month, Anderson announced on Saturday he will end his illustrious international career following the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s starting on July 10 — the same month he celebrates his 42nd birthday.
” But Hussain, who led England when Anderson made his ODI debut in December 2002 and his Test bow in May 2003, said the country’s record wicket-taker and appearance-maker was still worth his place in the side. Hussain told Sky Sports: “It’s fitting he should end at Lord’s. He started his Test career at Lord’s against Zimbabwe in 2003, he’s going to finish at Lord’s with 21 years in-between.