James Anderson set to take New Role immediately after retirement

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James Anderson is set to retire from international cricket after England's upcoming match against West Indies at Lord's. But after retirement, the 41-year-old will join the England staff as a fast-bowling mentor.

England managing director Rob Key said that Anderson has much to offer English cricket and they are fortunate if he chooses to stay in the game.

Anderson is currently playing for Lancashire against Nottinghamshire in the County Championship at Southport. His future with the Red Rose remains undecided, but Key confirmed that Anderson will be with the England team throughout the summer. Discussions about his role with Lancashire will likely take place after the Lord's Test.

"He's got so much to offer English cricket. We don't want to see that go. When we asked him, he was keen. He is going to have a lot of options. English cricket would be very lucky if he chooses to stay in the game," Key said to English media.

England has announced a new-look squad for the first two of three Tests against West Indies. With Anderson retiring, Nottinghamshire pace bowler Dillon Pennington and Surrey's Gus Atkinson have been called up. Ollie Robinson has been left out, and Mark Wood will miss the start of the series due to the T20 World Cup.

Uncapped Jamie Smith has been named as wicketkeeper ahead of Jonny Bairstow and Ben Foakes, while Shoaib Bashir replaces Jack Leach as the frontline spinner. Key described Smith as a "rare talent" and believes he will become a fantastic international cricketer.

England Squad for 1st & 2nd Tests

Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Zak Crowley, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Dillon Pennington, Matthew Potts