James Anderson on his legacy after England beat West Indies

James Anderson stated he want to be remembered as a “respectable” bowler after he ended his legendary England profession with victory over West Indies.

Anderson took another wicket as England wrapped up an innings win on the third morning, to finish with 704 and sit third on the all-time listing of Take a look at bowlers.

In transferring and celebratory scenes at Lord’s, Anderson was given a guard of honour by each groups firstly of the day, then later appeared on the England balcony as spectators had been allowed onto the outfield.

“The best way I’ve liked the game a lot, I’d love for there to be folks on the market which have taken up the sport as a result of they’ve watched me bowl,” stated the 41-year-old.

“That folks have been entertained by watching me bowl and there are children or grown-ups who’ve taken up the artwork of swing bowling as a result of they’ve seen me bowl. That will make me so completely satisfied.”

Anderson, England’s all-time main wicket-taker, is probably the most profitable tempo bowler within the historical past of the sport, with solely spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne forward of him on the all-time listing.

In a 21-year profession he received 188 Take a look at caps, greater than every other England participant, however stated he retires with out ever feeling like he was a “nice” of the sport.

“You go so up and down,” he instructed Sky Sports activities. “Some collection you are feeling superb and a few not fairly on it and a batter will get the higher of you.

“Taking part in in opposition to Virat Kohli within the early days, you felt you possibly can get him out each ball after which not too long ago like you may’t get him out in any respect. You’re feeling so inferior.

“I’ve by no means felt nice at any stage. I do know that sounds unusual. I’ve all the time thought ‘how can I get higher for the following collection?’. That has helped me play for such a very long time.”