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ToggleIt seems like England set to get the services of their veteran fast bowler James Anderson for a remaining couple of Test matches. The fast bowler has been doing well with his recovery and bowled 20 overs on his return to the game on Day 1 for Lancashire Second XI.
Anderson bowled only four overs on day one of the first Ashes Test before being sent to the hospital for scans. He reported “tightness” in the same right calf that was torn while playing for Lancashire at the end of June, which forced him to miss a month of cricket.
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James Anderson has missed the last two matches of the Ashes but now, he seems fit enough to return if selected for England at Lancashire’s home ground Old Trafford in the fourth Test. The penultimate Test of the series set to begin on next Wednesday.
James Anderson named in the second XI of Lancashire:
With the series tied at 1-1 following Ben Stokes‘ heroics at Headingley, Australia is likely to welcome talisman Steve Smith back from his concussion-enforced absence, meaning news of Anderson’s fitness will provide another timely boost for Joe Root’s side.
Anderson was replaced by Jofra Archer in England’s playing XI and the World Cup-winning hero made a solid impression scalping as many as 13 wickets, including a six-wicket haul, across two Tests.
“James Anderson has been named in a strong Second XI squad to face Durham, in a four-day friendly starting today at Chester Boughton Hall CC,” said Lancashire Cricket in a media release on Tuesday.
“Anderson bowled nine overs at Northern last Tuesday. The 37 year-old will continue his recovery from a calf injury as he bids to be fit for the fourth Specsavers Ashes Test at Emirates Old Trafford next week,” added Lancashire Cricket.
If recalled, he might replace Jack Leach in the playing XI. The left-arm spinner, who survived for 17 balls in England’s famous win in the third Test, wasn’t used in the first innings and got one wicket in the second. Well, it would be interesting to see how things would pan out.