England legend Jimmy Anderson ‘will step away from international cricket this summer – after Brendon McCullum flew to the UK to tell him he is NOT in his plans’
Jimmy Anderson’s legendary career in England will reportedly end this summer after Brendon McCullum told him he is not part of his vision. the guard.
England head coach McCullum flew from New Zealand to Britain to meet Anderson and tell him he was focusing on the future.
Anderson, 41, is celebrated as one of the greatest bowlers ever.
His record of taking 700 wickets is the highest by a pace bowler in the history of Test cricket.
McCullum’s aim is to build a seaming attack for the next Ashes series, which will take place in Australia between November 2025 and January 2026.
Jimmy Anderson’s England career will reportedly end this summer after talks with Brendon McCullum
The England head coach flew to Britain from New Zealand to tell Anderson it was not in his plans
By then, Anderson will be 43. He is currently the oldest cricketer to play at Test level for the Three Lions.
Anderson’s longevity is remarkable and he does everything he can to ensure he is in top form.
The Burnley-born legend made his international debut in May 2003 against Zimbabwe and has made 187 appearances in white.
His final career embellishment was that 700th wicket, the scalp of India’s Kuldeep Yadav, taken in March.
“It’s a great achievement,” Sir Alastair Cook said on TNT Sports.
“His hunger to improve and win cricket matches for England is incredible. The physical challenges he has overcome to play nearly 190 Test matches are a joke and his skills are a joke.”
England captain Ben Stokes had actually backed Anderson to make the next Ashes.
“He’s had a great career and I just don’t see him stopping,” Stokes said earlier this year.
‘I’ve been playing with Jimmy for a long time and have never seen him as physically fit as he is now. That at the age of 41 he shows a hunger and desire to get better every day is a testament to his attitude and dedication to the game.”
More to follow.