For James Anderson Retirement- Sachin Tendulkar’s Tribute

James Anderson claimed 149 wickets in 39 Tests against India, While Tendulkar bagged 2,535 runs in 32 Tests against England with 7 crnturies and 13 fifties.

As England’s great James Anderson ended his more than two-decade long career on Friday, master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid a handsome tribute to his ‘old foe’, saying it was a ‘joy to watch’ him bowl. The 41-year-old Anderson walked away with impressive numbers of 704 wickets from 188 Tests with 32 five-wicket hauls after England defeated the West Indies by an innings 114 runs. “Hey Jimmy! You’ve bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here’s a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar wrote on his ‘X’ account.

“It has been a joy to watch you bowl – with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You’ve inspired generations with your game,” he added.

Sachin, who retired in 2013, wished Anderson to have a wonderful time with his family away from the rush of professional cricket.

“Wish you a wonderful life ahead with good health and happiness as you put those new shoes on for the most important spell of your life – the time with family,” wrote Tendulkar.

The respect was mutual as Anderson has termed the Indian batting master as ‘best bowler’ he bowled against his career’

“The best batter I would have to say is Sachin Tendulkar. I don’t remember having a specific game plan against Sachin Tendulkar. Once he came on, I would just think that I cannot bowl a bad ball here, he was that kind of player.”

“He was a key for India as well. If you get him out in India, the whole atmosphere, in the ground changes. He was such a big wicket,” Anderson said.