As England great James Anderson ended his over two-decade long career on Friday, legendary Sachin Tendulkar paid a handsome tribute to his ‘old foe’, saying it was a “joy to watch” him bowl. (More Cricket News)
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 r▨uns at Lord’s.
“Hey Jimmy! You've bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here's a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar wrot🍬e on his ‘X’ account.
“It has been a joy to watch you bow♔l - with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You've inspired generations with your gameღ,” he added.
Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, wished Anderson to have a wonderful time with his fami🌊ly away from the rushes of professio🔴nal cricket.
“Wish you a wonderful life ahead with good health and happiness as you put those new shoes on for the mo❀st important spell of your life - the time with family,” wrote Tendulkar.
The respect wa🐎s mutual was Anderson had termed the Indian battin♊g maestro as the “best bowler” he bowled against in 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 he🤡re, 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 wickeꦫt,” Anderson had told Sky Sports.
The Lancastrian claimed 149 wickets in 🔯39 Tests against India with six fifers, while Tendulkar amassed 2,535 runs in 32 Tests against England at 51.73 with seven centuries and 13 fifties.
