Jimmy Anderson ‘splits the G’ as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates in the dressing room – as he delivers emotional interview with Nasser Hussain after bowing out of Test cricket
Jimmy Anderson sat back and enjoyed a well-earned pint of Guinness with his teammates as England’s all-time greatest wicket-taker retired from Test match cricket.
The Lancashire bowler is to retire from Test match cricket after taking 704 wickets since his Test debut in 2003.
The 41-year-old extended his record tally in his final Test at Lord’s by taking four wickets in the match, as Ben Stokes’ team secured victory in their first match against the West Indians.
After England’s victory was confirmed, Anderson was surrounded by a guard of honour. The England bowler returned to the dressing room to enjoy a pint of Guinness.
Sitting next to Ben Stokes, he gave an emotional interview to Sky Sports presenter Nasser Hussain as he sipped his pint. The England star talked about his future and what playing for England means to him.
Jimmy Anderson (pictured) sipped a well-earned pint of Guinness after leaving the hallowed grounds of Lord’s following his final Test performance
Anderson (left) sat alongside his England teammates who also enjoyed a celebratory beer
In an emotional interview with Nasser Hussain (left) he spoke about his plans for the future
Some online claimed Anderson had even split the ‘G’ on his pint, while Mail Sport’s Lewis Steele praised the bowler as a true hero on X (formerly Twitter)
He wrote: ‘All the England players with a pint of Guinness, Jimmy is the only one who splits the G. A true hero to the end.’
Another added: ‘Jimmy Anderson is being interviewed in the dressing room with a Guinness in his hand while his team-mates are having afternoon pints. Cricket is undefeated.’
Speaking to Sky Sports, Hussain asked Anderson what he plans to do next, but he quickly replied: “Can I enjoy my pint first? I haven’t thought that far yet.
“I’m going to keep going all summer to help the bowling group as much as I can. We’ll see where life takes us.”
Anderson (center) cheered on his teammates before taking a sip of Guinness
Anderson was given a guard of honour as he walked out of Lord’s after England’s win over the West Indies
Asked if he had his emotions under control, he added: ‘I think so. This morning was quite emotional with the two teams and the reaction of the crowd.
I’m still trying to hold on to them [the tears] back. I’m just really proud. Playing for 20 years is an incredible achievement. I’m glad I’ve made it this far and stayed injury-free.
‘Playing for England is the best job in the world, so I’m glad I’ve been able to do it for so long.’
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