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One of the greats of the game of cricket, former England pacer and legend James Anderson recently spoke at length of his early retirement from international cricket. Speaking on Sky Sports, one of England’s greatest-ever seamers revealed that he could have continued to play till Ashes 2025 in Australia.
It is to be noted that the 42-year-old called it quits from international cricket earlier this summer, having put curtains to his illustrious career with 704 Test wickets from 188 appearances. His last game came during West Indies’ tour of England, where he played his final game at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
I could make The Ashes at the end of next year: James Anderson
Speaking on his decision to retire from the game, the 42-year-old revealed that he was capable to have have extended it till the Ashes in 2025, which will be played in Australia. "I always thought in my head I could make The Ashes at the end of next year. But obviously, they didn’t think that I could. I would have carried on and I will carry on still playing in some shape or form,” Anderson told Sky Sports.
“I think that’s part of the fun of being a professional sportsperson, to constantly find things to improve on. Especially in cricket, which is a heavily skill-based sport, there’s always something else to look into and try. I’ve always loved that side of it,” he continued. Although Anderson might have stepped away from playing the sport, but he continues to contribute in the England dressing room after he joined the backroom staff as bowling mentor.
