Atkinson can shape post-Anderson era – Root

Joe Root has backed Gus Atkinson to play a key role in shaping England’s fast-bowling attack following Jimmy Anderson’s emotional farewell at Lord’s.

Lessons for Proteas in Anderson's forced retirement

Jimmy Anderson was forced out of Test cricket despite still bowling brilliantly. The Proteas can’t make the same errors with their veterans, writes RYAN VREDE.

Tendulkar hails 'inspirational' Anderson

Sachin Tendulkar said James Anderson had “inspired generations” after the England great bowed out of international cricket on Friday.

Anderson bows out of Test cricket a winner

James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on the winning side as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on the third day of the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.

Watch: Anderson given guard of honour

An emotional moment at Lord’s as James Anderson walks out for his final morning of Test cricket.

Run-out revelry scuppers guard of honour plans

The West Indies’ plan to acknowledge England great James Anderson with a guard of honour fell by the wayside after a rare moment of exuberance at Lord’s.

England eye huge win over West Indies

James Anderson led the way in his farewell Test as England closed in on a crushing innings win over the West Indies at Lord’s on Thursday.

Atkinson upstages Anderson at Lord's

Gus Atkinson stole the spotlight from England great James Anderson’s farewell by taking a sensational seven wickets on his Test debut.

Brathwaite urges Windies debutant to 'think big'

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has encouraged debutant Mikyle Louis to put no limits on his ambitions ahead of facing England at Lord’s.

Gambhir appointed new India coach

The BCCI has named Gautam Gambhir as India head coach, with the former opener taking over from Rahul Dravid.

Ashes countdown behind Anderson axe

England captain Ben Stokes says the need to build a side capable of winning an Ashes series in Australia lay behind the decision to call time on James Anderson’s Test career.

Stubbs to bat at No 3 for Proteas Test team

Tristan Stubbs is set to bat at No 3 for the Proteas in next month’s two-Test series against the West Indies.

Anderson urges next generation to embrace Test cricket

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go “chasing the dollar”.

Anderson 'at peace' with Test retirement

England great James Anderson says he has come to terms with his impending Test retirement even though he feels he is bowling as well as ever as his 42nd birthday approaches.

Two debutants in England XI

James Anderson will play his last Test in an England team featuring two debutants against the West Indies at Lord’s.