James Anderson joins England team ahead of second West Indies Test

Following his retirement from international cricket after the first Test at Lord's against the West Indies, former right-arm seamer James Anderson has joined the England side as the bowling mentor for the remaining two Test series matches. 

The second Test between England and the West Indies will start on Thursday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Anderson, who retired on Friday as the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, will now impart his expertise to the English bowling line-up.

The 41-year-old Anderson ended his career with 704 Test wickets, only behind Muttiah Muralidaran and the late Shane Warne. His farewell match saw him take four wickets, contributing to England's commanding victory by an innings and 114 runs.

Reflecting on his last Test, Anderson made an immediate impact by dismissing Joshua Da Silva, setting the tone for a dominant performance. 

While Anderson showcased his skills one final time, debutant Gus Atkinson stole the spotlight with a ten-wicket haul, including seven wickets in the first innings, earning a spot on the Lord's Honours board.

England's comprehensive win was built on a solid first-innings total of 371, with five batters crossing the half-century mark. Atkinson's exceptional performance helped bowl the West Indies out for 121 on day one, giving England a significant 250-run lead. 

The seamers continued their dominance on day two, reducing the West Indies to six wickets down by stumps, with Anderson and Atkinson leading the charge.