was thrust straight into the action in his final Test as England captain won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday. Stokes's decision was greeted by huge cheers from the crowd at the 'Home of Cricket', with spectators eager to see Anderson do what he does best in the paceman's 188th and final Test of a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than the 41-year-old Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero has played more matches (200) in the format.
Overcast skies promised to assist swing bowler Anderson, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's back in 2003. But looking ahead to the 2025/26 Ashes, England believe now is the right time to end his international career. ( ) No run.
Starts well does Ben Stokes! The Captain, Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack. Fuller in length by Atkinson, not much movement in the air or off the deck, Mikyle Louis firms the drive but straight to mid off. Jagging back in sharply, on a hard length, at 141 kph, on middle, Mikyle Louis fails to get his bat in the line of the ball and wears it on the thigh pad.
Bangs it on a hard length, outside off, Mikyle Louis drops his wrists and sways away from the line of the ball. A tighter line, on a good length, on off, Mikyle Louis defends it right under his eyeline. Pulls the length back slightly does Atkinson, outside off, Mikyle Louis shoulders arms.
Play and a miss! Full and in the channel on off, Mikyl.