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[Saba Sports News] Legendary pacer James Anderson retired from international cricket after the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s. Fans worldwide paid tribute, and former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn was present to witness his final international appearance.
Anderson’s retirement was prompted by team management, who asked the 41-year-old to step down as he wasn’t part of England’s plans for the 2025 Ashes. Until then, Anderson had planned to continue playing through the summer and beyond. On his emotional final day, he toasted from the balcony at Lord’s before bidding farewell to Test cricket.
Soon after, Borough leader Afrasiab Anwar announced that a street in Burnley would be named after Anderson as a tribute. Anwar mentioned the delay in naming was due to Anderson’s active career.
“I think the reason for that delay was that he was still playing. Shortly we will be able to make an announcement but it is recognised what he has achieved and that also he has made Burnley proud,” Anwar said to the BBC.
Council recreation boss Jack Launer expressed hopes that Burnley Football Club would name a stand after Anderson or honor him with a cricket stadium stand. He also hoped Anderson would return to Burnley to coach young cricketers.
“What a career. I hope he comes back to Burnley and teaches our kids to bowl. I hope we name a stand at Turf Moor potentially after him or name a cricket field stand,” Launer said.
Tory group deputy leader Jamie McGowan emphasized the pride in Anderson’s achievements, suggesting a recognition such as renaming Belvedere Road to Jimmy Anderson Way. “We should be incredibly proud of what Jimmy Anderson has done. I would like to see the ball rolling on actually coming up with some sort of recognition for him,” McGowan said.