Cricket-England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

Cricket - First Test - England v West Indies - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - July 12, 2024 England's James Anderson reacts after his final test match as teammates look on Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) -James Anderson signed off from international cricket with his 704th and final wicket on Friday, ending a glittering 21-year career during England's emphatic win over West Indies and prompting tributes from teammates and fellow greats.

The seamer, aged 41 years and 348 days, had Joshua Da Silva caught behind on his final day of test cricket. He spurned a golden opportunity to make it 705 wickets, shelling a simple catch from Gudakesh Motie and smiled ruefully at the miss.