Jimmy Anderson missed out on a guard of honour because the West Indies players were too far away after celebrating the run-out of Shoaib Bashir
Jimmy Anderson heads out to bat for the final time in a Test, but the Windies’ planned guard of honour didn’t materialise.Jimmy Anderson heads out to bat for the final time in a Test, but the Windies’ planned guard of honour didn’t materialise.second day at Lord’s
But the 41-year-old missed out on one showpiece moment when a planned guard of honour as he came out to bat, perhaps for the final time, was scuppered by the tourists’ gleeful celebration of Mikyle Louis’ long-range direct-hit run-out of Shoaib Bashir and he ended up having to make do with a hurried handshake from Jason Holder.
Anderson was also deprived of an opportunity to emulate Stuart Broad’s feat of scoring a six off his final Test delivery, Jamie Smith having been caught in the deep to become England’s last man out before Anderson had faced a ball. “It’s a bit disappointing I couldn’t hit one more six to allow him his moment,” Smith said. “That’s the one thing I regret about that innings, I think.
“I’ve always worked towards playing for England, so I’m just taking it all in. I’ve loved it so far, it is the most amazing feeling, having the backing of all the team to go out there and perform. It’s a very welcoming environment. I feel like I play my best when I’m relaxed so it’s perfect for me.”, but while the bowler was the fifth man to take a five-fer on debut under England’s current skipper, Smith is the first batter to score a half-century.
West Indies were positive in the field but have not scored enough runs to give themselves a chance of victory. “I think we bowled pretty well in parts,” said Seales, who took four wickets. “I didn’t think we were as consistent as we wanted to be but it’s pretty frustrating to see the position we’re in now. If we’d batted better on the first day we might not be in this position but that’s all in the past.
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