James Anderson expressed deep pride after concluding his illustrious Test career with a memorable performance against the West Indies at Lord's. In his final match, the 41-year-old bowler took figures of 3-32 in 16 overs, contributing significantly to England's victory by an innings and 114 runs within three days.

Anderson's retirement decision was mutually agreed upon with the England selectors, marking the end of a remarkable journey that spanned 188 Test matches and yielded a total of 704 wickets. Only Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800) have taken more Test wickets, while Sachin Tendulkar remains the only player to have appeared in more Tests than Anderson's 188.

Reflecting on his emotional farewell, Anderson shared his sentiments with Sky Sports, stating, "It's been quite an amazing week. I've been overwhelmed with the reaction of the crowd and everyone around the ground, and the lads as well. I'm just proud of what I've achieved." He highlighted the special moment of receiving applause from the crowd during the match, admitting to battling back tears of emotion.

Having made his debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's in 2003, Anderson recalled the significance of playing for England for over two decades, emphasizing his gratitude for staying relatively injury-free throughout his career. "Playing for England is the best job in the world and I've been privileged to do it for a long time," he added.

England captain Ben Stokes paid tribute to Anderson's legacy, describing him as "an incredible inspiration" and marveling at his phenomenal achievements in Test cricket. Debutant Gus Atkinson, who was named player of the match for his impressive 12-wicket haul, acknowledged Anderson's influence, confessing, "Growing up Jimmy was someone I would come to Lord's and watch."

Meanwhile, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite acknowledged Anderson's stature in the game, stating, "He is a legend of the game. I won't miss him at all!"