I want to play as long as possible, Says Jimmy Anderson

James Anderson's performance in the first Test against Pakistan was very disappointing. Since this match, the speculation of his retirement has increased.

I want to play as long as possible, Says Jimmy Anderson

A three-match Test series is being played between England and Pakistan. The first Test match of this series has ended, in which England has defeated Pakistan by 3 wickets. The performance of England's most experienced fast bowler James Anderson in this Test match was a bit disappointing. It is being said that this was Anderson's worst bowling performance of the past decade. Before Pakistan, England played a Test series with the West Indies. Anderson could not impress much in that series as well.

Anderson is now 38 years old. After this poor bowling performance, now the speculation of his retirement has started intensifying. But James Anderson eliminates all these speculations and says that he has no intention of retiring yet. When Anderson was asked if his cricket career was over now? Anderson replied, "No, it is not so. I want to play as long as possible."

In the first Test of the series against Pakistan, Anderson was able to take just one wicket. In the first innings, Anderson took one wicket for 63 runs, while in the second innings, Anderson could not get a single wicket for 34 runs. Speaking on the growing age and constantly deteriorating bowling performance, Anderson admitted that he had lost the rhythm of his bowling. But at the same time, Anderson is hopeful that soon he will regain the rhythm of his bowling.

James Anderson has taken 590 wickets in Test cricket. He is the fourth highest wicket taker in Test cricket history. Talking about his poor rhythm, Anderson said, 'It reminded me of the time when I first started playing. When you get frustrated and a little annoyed, you try to throw the ball at a fast pace and of course it doesn't help.' Now it will be interesting to see how Anderson performs in the last two Test matches played with Pakistan.

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