Delhi: England cricket team's veteran fast bowler James Anderson has announced his retirement from international cricket. He has confirmed this on his official Instagram account. Besides, his excellent Test career of 20 years has also come to an end.

The 41-year-old right-arm fast bowler wrote, “I want to tell everyone that the first Test of the summer at Lord's will be my last match. It's been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game I've loved since childhood. I will miss moving out to England, but I know this is the right time to step aside and let others achieve their dreams, as I did, because there is no greater feeling than that.

He further wrote, “I would not have been able to do this without the love and support of Daniela, Lola, Ruby and my parents. Thank them very much. Also thanks to those players and coaches who made this the best job in the world. I am excited for the new challenges ahead. Also excited to fill my days by playing even more golf. Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, it always means a lot, even if it is often not visible on my face.”