Quoted by Dawn News
In the first Test at Lord’s on Friday, England easily defeated West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.
The remarkable international career of James Anderson came to an end with this match as well. Before taking the field for his 188th and last Test, Anderson was given a standing ovation and a guard of honor.
The 41-year-old seamer made an immediate impression by stopping Joshua Da Silva for the most Test wickets of any fast bowler—704 to be exact.
On his Test debut, Gus Atkinson claimed 10 wickets, including vital catches that guaranteed the West Indies were bowled out for 136, resulting in their defeat in less than seven sessions.
Gudakesh Motie put up a brief fight, scoring 31 runs without conceding, but West Indies were unable to stop the defeat.
Moreover, Next Thursday at Trent Bridge will mark the start of the second Test of the three-match series.