Stuart Broad voiced disagreement with Nasser Hussain’s statement calling James Anderson “England’s greatest ever bowler.” Anderson, concluding his remarkable 22-year international career at age 41, retired after the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s. In his final match, he claimed 4 wickets across two innings, conceding a total of 58 runs.
Stuart Broad unhappy with Nasser Hussain’s ‘England’s greatest ever bowler’ comment on James Anderson
After the game, Stuart Broad seemed unhappy with Nasser Hussain calling James Anderson as England’s greatest ever bowler and disagreed with the former England captain in a witty manner.
“They will be so proud that they played some part in producing England’s greatest ever bowler. I said the other day, by far England’s greatest ever bowler and there was someone not very happy with that,” Nasser Hussain stated.
“I mean he is right, but not by far,” Stuart Broad replied to Hussain in a humorous way as everyone shared a laugh.
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James Anderson’s international journey spanned an impressive 188 Test matches, placing him just behind Sachin Tendulkar in terms of matches played. Tendulkar’s illustrious career saw him feature in 200 Tests.
Across his career, Anderson claimed 704 wickets for England at an average of 26.45, boasting 32 five-wicket hauls. His tally places him third on the all-time leading wicket-takers list in Test cricket, trailing only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Anderson retired as the most successful fast bowler in the format, with his teammate Stuart Broad the nearest fast bowler, 100 wickets behind him.
Anderson’s durability as a fast bowler was noteworthy, maintaining peak fitness throughout his career. Even at 41, his passion and commitment remained unmatched. Leading up to his retirement, Anderson expressed confidence in his form while England focused on building a strong fast-bowling unit for the upcoming 2025 Ashes series.
England thrash West Indies to take 1-0 lead
In the latest Test match between England and West Indies, England emerged victorious in a commanding fashion, defeating West Indies by an innings and 114 runs. The match began with West Indies batting first and collapsing for a meager 121 runs. Debutant Gus Atkinson was exceptional with the ball, claiming a sensational 7-wicket haul to dismantle the opposition.
England responded emphatically by amassing 371 runs in their first innings, securing a substantial lead. Although none of their batsmen reached a century, five players registered half-centuries. Opener Zak Crawley was the top scorer with an impressive 76, while Jamie Smith showcased his talent with a debut innings of 70.
In their second innings, West Indies struggled once more, crumbling to 136 all out. Atkinson continued his superb debut with another five-wicket haul, finishing with a total of 12 wickets in the match. James Anderson, in his final Test appearance, also contributed significantly with figures of 70
