James Anderson, one of the best fast bowlers in the world, ended his amazing career on Friday when his team won a very one-sided Test match against West Indies. Anderson finished his career with 704 wickets in the longest form of the game, a record no other fast bowler has achieved. As Anderson said goodbye to cricket, many people on social media wished him well, and cricket players and fans congratulated the greatest fast bowler. However, Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, made a mistake when he wished Anderson well on his retirement. Babar said it was an honor to face Anderson’s “cutters.”
“It was a privilege to face your cutters, Jimmy! The beautiful game will now miss one of its greatest. Your incredible service to the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. Huge respect for you, GOAT,” Babar posted on X (formerly Twitter), then deleted it.
However , Babar later wrote the correct version, which was: “It was a privilege to face your swing, Jimmy!
The beautiful game will now miss one of its greatest. Your incredible service to the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. Huge respect for you, GOAT”.
Anderson ended his remarkable Test career, which included 188 matches over more than 20 years, on a positive note when England defeated West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Friday.
After the game, Anderson expressed that his 20 years with the England Cricket team had been incredible. The experienced bowler also mentioned that he was deeply touched by the audience’s response.
He additionally noted that this journey was not just his, but also his family’s.
“It’s been a fantastic 20 years. The crowd’s response has been incredible. It’s been really special. Whenever I put on this shirt, I aimed to help England win. It’s been a unique experience. My feelings have gone from high to low. Watching my daughters ring the bell on the first day was memorable. It’s been a wonderful 20 years. You can’t have a long career without the support of your team. It’s a journey for our families too,” Anderson said.
