England great Anderson to retire this summer

England bowler James Anderson has confirmed he will retire from Test cricket this summer.

The 41-year-old, England’s leading wicket-taker and one of the greatest bowlers of all time, said the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s on 10 July will be his last.

The decision comes after Anderson held talks with Test coach Brendon McCullum, who wants to build a bowling attack for the future.

“I’m going to miss walking out for England so much,” Anderson said in a statement.

“But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I got to, because there is no greater feeling.”