James Anderson: England captain Ben Stokes says fast bowler’s exit motivated by focus on regaining Ashes in Australia

England captain Ben Stokes says the decision to move on from fast bowler James Anderson is motivated by the aim of being in the best possible position to win back the Ashes from Australia next winter.

Anderson, 41, the leading wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Test history with 700 dismissals in 187 games, is preparing for the start of his final international match, as England take on West Indies at Lord’s from…