7 Players Who Made Test Debut After James Anderson and Retired Before Him

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

James Anderson's Retirement

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AB de Villiers

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MS Dhoni

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Stuart Broad

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Alastair Cook

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Hashim Amla

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Dale Steyn

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Andrew Strauss

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