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England great Anderson keen to retire on a high as West Indies seek to spoil his party

July 10, 2024 admin

Ben Stokes and James Anderson of England walk back into the pavilion after a team photo at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 09, 2024 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images It doesn’t matter if James Anderson takes a bunch of West Indies wickets for England in the first test at Lord’s from Wednesday….

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James Anderson’s farewell, and the lessons for India

July 9, 2024 admin

A modern great, James Anderson plays his 188th and final Test at Lord’s from today. Behind that simple statement lies a philosophy reflecting a cultural divide between England and India. It also throws light on such hazy but important qualities as selfishness and sacrifice in sport. Asked by a reporter if he would like to…

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Man Dubbed Britain’s Kindest Plumber Admits To Fabricating Stories To Gain Donations

May 17, 2024 admin

James Anderson apologised after using photos of a dead woman to promote Depher. James Anderson, a plumber from Burnley known as “Britain’s kindest plumber,” is facing accusations of fabricating heartwarming stories to solicit donations for his charity, Depher (Disabled and Elderly, Plumbing and Heating Emergency Response), according to a BBC investigation. The BBC alleges that…

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Huge hole will be left: Stuart Broad on England’s bowling attack after James Anderson’s retirement

May 13, 2024 admin

England’s James Anderson (left) and Stuart Broad pose for a photo. File | Photo Credit: AP England pace legend Stuart Broad said England’s inexperienced bowling attack may have challenges after star fast bowler James Anderson’s retirement would create a “huge hole”. England’s veteran pacer Anderson announced his decision to retire from Tests with the first…

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Legendary English pacer James Anderson to retire after home summer

May 11, 2024 admin

File picture of England fast bowler James Anderson, who announced his retirement from Test cricket | Photo Credit: PTI Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket’s most successful fast bowler, a report in U.K. media said. Having…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Bats Against England Pace Legend James Anderson

April 6, 2024 admin

The Prime Minister looked excited to face Mr Anderson. It’s not every day you get to see British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak playing a game of cricket with the England cricket team. The UK PM recently joined the England team for a net session. In the video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Sunak can…

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Records topple as players etch their names in history book following India’s dominant win in 5th Test

March 9, 2024 admin

Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the wicket of England’s Ben Foakes on Day 3 of the 5th Test match, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on March 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI India’s Test series triumph over England lived up to the expectations as records tumbled even in the fifth game with the likes…

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Ind vs Eng fifth Test | India signs off series with innings win for a 4-1 rout

March 9, 2024 admin

R. Ashwin celebrates after taking the wicket of England batsman Zak Crawley on the third day of the final Test match at HPCA Ground in Dharamshala on March 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The predictable happened swiftly. Under two sessions on the third day of the fifth Test here, India completed the demolition…

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Ind vs Eng | Wicket No. 700… and Anderson is not done yet

March 9, 2024 admin

England bowler James Anderson after completing 700 wickets on the third day of the final test match at HPCA Ground in Dharamshala on March 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy With the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountain ranges providing a stunning backdrop here, James Anderson, 41, scaled ‘Mount 700’ to permanently etch his name among the…

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IND vs ENG fifth Test | Team India looks to finish on a high in Ashwin’s 100th

March 6, 2024 admin

Indian cricket team player R. Ashwin during the practice session ahead of the India vs England final test match at HPCA Ground in Dharamshala on March 06, 2024. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy England may be licking its wounds but nurses hope of hurting India in pretty much English weather conditions here. This optimism rose…

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