5 Bowling greats who could retire post the 2019 World Cup

Lasith Malinga is one of the greats who may retire post the 2019 World Cup in England
Lasith Malinga is one of the greats who may retire post the 2019 World Cup in England

#2 James Anderson

James Anderson
James Anderson

Another English speedster likely to retire in 2019 is James Anderson. The Burnley-born player is England's all-time highest wicket-taker in ODIs. He has 269 wickets to his name in 194 ODIs.

Anderson is also the most prolific fast bowler in the history of Test cricket with 565 scalps to his credit in 145 matches. He surpassed Glenn McGrath's record in 2018.

The 36-year-old is also 4th on the list of Test cricket's all-time highest wicket-takers -- coming in behind the spin maestro's Muralitharan, Shane Warne, and Anil Kumble. His career achievements are absolutely astounding and he remains one of the best swing bowlers of all time.

The Englishman holds the unique record being the only seam bowler to pick up over 100 wickets at a single venue. He achieved this feat at Lord's.

Anderson has truly reached the pinnacle in Test cricket. With age not on his side, he may finally call it a day after the World Cup.

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