Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Anderson, who turns 42 in July, made his Test debut at Lord's in 2003 against Zimbabwe. He has gone on to take 700 wickets - the most by any pace bowler in Test history. His event

England's James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord's this year, he said on Saturday, ending a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever pace bowler.