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Legendary England pace bowler James Anderson has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious 20-year career.
The 41-year-old Anderson, who became the first fast bowler to take 700 wickets in Test cricket earlier this year, will play his final match at Lord's against West Indies in the first Test of the summer.
Anderson, who has played 187 Tests for England, sits third in the list of all-time highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, behind Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800).
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Anderson thanked his family, teammates, and coaches for their support throughout his career.
He also expressed excitement for the new challenges that lie ahead, hinting at a possible future in golf.
Anderson's retirement marks the end of an era for English cricket, as he is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
His ability to swing the ball both ways at high speeds made him a formidable opponent for batsmen around the world.
Anderson played a key role in England's Ashes victories in 2005, 2009, 2010-11, 2013, and 2015, and was named Man of the Series in the 2010-11 Ashes.
He also played in England's victorious 2019 World Cup campaign.
Anderson's retirement will be a significant loss for England, but it also provides an opportunity for younger bowlers to step up and fill his void.
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