It might be that India’s refusal to fulfil their commitment and play the final Test denied Jimmy Anderson a final hurrah on a ground which bears his name at one end.
But the damage is much deeper than that and makes Jimmy’s personal situation incidental.
He might not make another England appearance at his home of Emirates Old Trafford, although if you know Jimmy, you will realise there will be no fuss. The lad’s from Burnley - they don’t do fuss.
They’re tough people from his neck of the woods and he won’t want a fanfare.