ENG vs WI | Twitter in splits as embarrassed Jimmy sinks to knees despite Lord's cheering his dropped dolly

07/12/2024

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Only the rarest of talents can even imagine to be cheered for dropping a catch that would've sealed a huge triumph in the opening Test of the summer but such is the love and respect James Anderson commands in England. The pacer was nonetheless left blushing after he let slip a return catch on Day 3.

England added three quick scalps in the first hour of Day 3 to the six they had taken on Thursday as the team moved within touching distance of an innings victory at Lord's. The hosts had already earned a 250-run first innings lead and the Windies stood dead in the water at 103/9 when James Anderson was handed the ball for the 44th over, with hopes of bidding farewell to the Test arena with one final blow. What followed was pure cinema courtesy of a packed Lord's

The right-arm quick steamed with his trademark inswinger to southpaw Gudakesh Motie from around the wicket that angled into the stumps. The tailender meekly pushed at the Duke's ball but failed to time his attempt as the red cherry popped off his willow and ballooned down the pitch. Anderson, jogging in his follow through, saw the ball come straight at him and raised his left hand in anticipation to pluck the catch but the ball hit his palm square and dropped to the deck much to his frustration. Anderson instinctively sunk to his knees as a loud gasp echoed around the ground but as a wide grin took over the bowler's face once the humour of the situation dawned on him, the Lord's crowd reciprocated by cheering their legend on with exaggerated claps and cheers.

Twitterati could not help but become part of the enthralling action as well through their reactions on social media.

Missed it

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078)

Fina walk

One final walk for James Anderson in Test cricket. GUARD OF HONOUR FOR JIMMY ANDERSON.🐐JIMMY!!!! What an ovation, what a legend. For the final time, Jimmy..❤️- The GOAT of England.🫡
— Sachin Sinha (@sachinsinha_04)

One of the best

Thank you so much Jimmy Anderson for the wonderful memories. You are truly one of the best bowlers of this generation!!❤️
— Mohammed Rafi (@Rafi_mohammed1)

Whom to pick?

Would you chose Dale Steyn as your bowler or James Anderson?
— Dr. Silly, MD. (@sillllypoint)

Started and finished there

Lord's 2003: James Anderson made his debut at the age of 20

Lord's 2024: James Anderson leaves a legacy as one of the greatest bowlers of all-time in Test cricket.
— sundram (@sundram94079798)

Last dance