West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales recounted how Mikyle Louis’ powerful hit to dismiss Shaoib Bashir disrupted their plan to honour James Anderson in his farewell Test. The event occurred on Day 2 at Lord’s as the great bowler batted maybe for the last time.
Louis couldn’t grab debutant Jamie Smith’s deep cover pass. He grabbed the ball and rocketed it to the non-striker, sending Bashir packing. He was well short of his crease, with West Indies players delighted after a difficult day with the ball.
Visitors forgot to honour Anderson during the festivities. Seales discussed the event after the game and said Jason Holder reached out to him on behalf of the team.
Before he batted, we discussed giving him a guard of honour. The run out carried us all the way to Swiss Cottage, making the guard of honour for the great man difficult. Jason found him, thankfully,” Seales stated following Day 2’s news conference.
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Jamie Smith laments not pitting Anderson against a ball.
Keeper-batter Jamie Smith regretted not giving Anderson a ball in his farewell Test. He said it was an honour to play with the pacer in his first Test and that the squad will miss him in the second Test against West Indies.
I think Jimmy not facing their left-arm spinner was the biggest squandered opportunity. One regret about my innings. I’m upset I couldn’t hit another six to give him his chance. I’m honoured to play with him in my first game. All will miss him when he leaves. “I’d be worried if he has to bat in the second innings, so hopefully he can get wickets with the ball,” Smith said after the day’s play.
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