James Anderson, the legendary England bowler, put on a stunning performance by claiming seven wickets for Lancashire in a County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on Tuesday. This exceptional display of skill comes just over a week before his final Test appearance.

Anderson’s outstanding figures of 6-19 wreaked havoc on the Nottinghamshire top order at Southport, reducing the visitors to 74-6 in their first innings on the third day of the rain-affected match.

After the break, Anderson continued to dominate, finishing with a remarkable return of 7-35 in 16 overs. Nottinghamshire were forced to follow-on after being bowled out for 126 in response to Lancashire’s first innings total of 353-9 declared.

This match serves as Anderson’s sole preparation for the upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies, starting at Lord’s on July 10. The 41-year-old’s illustrious career, which began in 2003, will culminate with his 188th Test appearance.

Anderson’s achievements are unrivaled, as he is the first seamer and only the third bowler in history to have taken 700 Test wickets, joining the ranks of spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan. Despite his incredible accomplishments, Anderson has made the decision to retire from Test cricket after the Lord’s match, as England looks to plan for the future.

With the 2025/26 Ashes series in mind, England is looking to groom new talent while bidding farewell to a cricketing icon who has left an indelible mark on the sport.