WATCH: James Anderson makes strong comeback in cricket; picks two wickets for Lancashire

England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson announced his retirement from Test cricket in July 2024. His last Test match for England came against the West Indies, in which he took a five-wicket haul. After one year of hanging up his boots in cricket, he has made a strong comeback in the County Championship. During the game against Derbyshire, the 42-year-old James Anderson claimed two wickets after his team, Lancashire, posted a total of 458 runs. 

James Anderson did not take much time to regain his old form. Given the new ball in the hand, Anderson removed Caleb Jewell, the opener for Derbyshire. Caleb Jewell looked clueless when Anderson was bowling from around the wicket towards him. Jewell failed to block the ball as it hit the top of the stump, and the pacer got his first wicket. James Anderson dismissed him on 16 runs from 14 balls. Before losing his wicket, he smashed four boundaries and helped the team get a good start. 

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James Anderson makes a red-ball return after 10 months, and it's like he never left ⚡#CountyChampionshippic.twitter.com/klsfHNEf5g

— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) May 17, 2025

Again in the ninth over of the match, Anderson was given the ball and he got rid of David Lloyd. Llyod scored 27 runs and helped Derbyshire to reach the 50-run mark. Before calling out for Stumps, James Anderson bowled five overs in which he gave 24 runs and picked up two wickets. He received a standing ovation from the fans for his bowling spell.

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James Anderson working with England Cricket Board

After taking retirement from Test cricket, James Anderson signed a one-year deal with Lancashire, but a calf injury kept him away from playing five games. Over the years, James Anderson has been one of the most valuable players for England in Test cricket. The right-arm pacer has picked 704 wickets in 188.

Apart from this, James Anderson also works with the England Cricket Board as a bowling consultant. Since last year, Anderson has been seen in the England camp and is likely to work with Tim Southee, who also joined the team as bowling consultant. Ahead of the four-match Test series against the duo can help players in bowling.

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