Anderson mentioned he instructed members of his household about his retirement on Friday, after the information was first reported within the Guardian.
“I really feel relieved it’s out and folks know and I don’t need to maintain it a secret,” Anderson mentioned.
“My dad was like ‘alright yep, cheers’. He in all probability had a suspicion.
“My mum was barely extra emotional.”
Richard Thompson, the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has referred to as for Anderson to be given a “send-off like no different” at Lord’s however Anderson mentioned he has “not thought an excessive amount of about” the finale.
“Nearer the time and round that Take a look at completely different feelings will begin rearing their head,” he mentioned. “Proper now I’m proud of every part.
“I’m glad I get to play cricket once more. I’m wanting ahead to taking part in for Lancashire, taking part in that first Take a look at, having enjoyable on the sphere and remembering why I began taking part in the sport.
“I want to finish it as I began it, loving bowling, displaying my expertise and serving to the crew win.”
