For the West Indies cricket team, what was more emotional was that they had specifically planned to have a salute to England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson in this solemn event of his final test match at Lord’s. But to show that they are not totally against the team, their gesture of forming a guard of honor was poorly followed by a run-out celebration during the said match.
Before the final Test series at Lord’s and James Anderson played his final game, West Indies players had planned to give him a guard of honor when the left-handed batsman was going out to bat. This was a kind of respect and payback for Anderson’s brilliant career, where he crossed the line as the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
The Disruption
Shaoib Bashir was brilliantly bowled by Mikyle Louis with a direct throw during a match, which joyfully lit up the faces of the West Indies players. Among them were Mikyle and his brother Jeremiah, who was in the squad but not in the playing eleven, and who shoved to celebrate the wicket near the boundary.
This was a burst of enthusiasm from one of the team members, which in turn took most of the members across to the opposite end of the field, where they were supposed to hold the guard of honor.
Making it through the momentum, West Indies captain Jason Holder was able to get to James Anderson and firmly shake his hand before he proceeded to the playing area. This short exchange of words represented the massive regard with which the cricketing fraternity observes Anderson since he has been a key player at the international level for over two decades now.
James Anderson’s Impact
James Anderson once again proved his worth as an England cricketer, even if he did not get a chance to swing at a ball in their first innings. He is described as the best swing bowler and a perfect example of his abilities was evidenced by his performance towards the end of the match when he took two vital wickets.
This shows that he can also change the complexion of the match even though he was initially on the bench, highlighting his importance to the English team. Electronic media and cricket lovers all around the world can now witness how long-suffering and versatile Anderson has been amidst all the turbulence in this fast age of international, he is regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
