DEREK PRINGLE

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Just in case anyone thought the upcoming Lord’s Test against the West Indies was a sentimental farewell to the greatest wicket-taker England has ever seen, James Anderson showed there were no favours being done to him or anyone else after he bagged eight more against Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.
As retorts go, especially to those who have questioned his right to be playing Test cricket at 41, it was as defiant a gesture as it gets – a right royal two fingers to the powers that be. It also screamed “I’ve still got it” in the only way that counts: ...