Ashes 2023: "He's Just Had No Impact" - Michael Vaughan Leaves Out James Anderson From The Squad For The Third Test

Former captain Michael Vaughan said that veteran pacer James Anderson should not be included in the England lineup for the third Test against Australia in the Ashes 2023. Michael Vaughan highlighted that James Anderson hasn’t been able to make an impact with the ball in the series.

James Anderson managed to take just one wicket in the series opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The 40-year-old picked up only two wickets across both innings in the second Test at Lord’s. Additionally, the pacer has also struggled on the field, dropping two catches in the tournament.

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I’ll Be Leaving Him Out Next Week – Michael Vaughan

During a discussion on Cricbuzz, Michael Vaughan stated that he would drop Anderson from the playing XI if he were the selector of the team.

“There are three Tests to go after this and he certainly can’t play everyone. I’ll be leaving him out next week. He’s just had no impact, he’s an incredible performer but you see him drop catches in the field. I’ve not seen that from Jimmy Anderson, he’s so sharp in the field,” Vaughan told Cricbuzz.

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“His bowling has just lacked that zip and if England are going to turn to the short ball theory, surely they are going to have to go to a Mark Wood with a little bit of extra pace,” he added.

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He Probably Needs A Little Breather – Michael Vaughan

The 48-year-old stated that James Anderson might benefit from a break and could potentially be included in the team for the fourth Test.

“Not saying Jimmy is done. Miss next week, potentially play at Old Trafford, his home ground, in the 4th [Test]. Just give him a week off. He’s 41 years of age; he probably needs a little breather after bowling two Tests on the trot on absolute placid surfaces,” he further stated.

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“He’s coming to the end. He’ll hope he can have one more say and hope his team can win tomorrow and go 1-1. But even if they do that, I’ve seen enough this week that he just needs a breather, potentially give him a rest and then play him at Old Trafford,” he concluded.

Anderson is currently the highest wicket-taker for England in the longer format of the game. The right-arm pacer picked up 688 wickets in 181 Tests at an average of 26.21.

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