James Anderson to Bid Farewell in ENG vs WI Test Series Opener at Lord’s

England and West Indies are gearing up to kick off a thrilling three-match Test series at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. This series holds significant weight as it is a part of the prestigious World Test Championship.

The last time these two teams faced off in the longest format was back in 2022 when West Indies emerged victorious with a 1-0 series win. England, currently placed ninth in the WTC standings, aims to climb higher and improve its ranking after a tough series against India earlier this year, where they faced a 1-4 defeat.

On the other hand, West Indies comes into this series with a major confidence boost after their historic win against Australia in the previous Test series. Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the team will look to carry forward their winning momentum.

The grandeur of Lord’s Cricket Ground adds to the excitement of the series opener, which brings an emotional touch with England stalwart James Anderson set to bid farewell to red-ball cricket. The veteran pacer, with an illustrious career boasting 700 Test wickets, will look to make his final appearance a memorable one.

England captain Ben Stokes will lead the home side, backed by a solid lineup including Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, and Shoaib Bashir. The team will be eager to put up a strong performance and set the tone for the series.