James Anderson Leaves Edgbaston, Set To Have Scan On 'Tight' Calf
Published - 01 Aug 2019, 09:14 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:19 AM
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England suffered a big blow on day one of the first Ashes Test when their pace spearhead James Anderson did not come out to bowl after lunch. England’s leading wicket-taker in Tests felt tightness in the calf at the end of his fourth over. Anderson managed to remain on the field for some time but left Edgbaston at lunch.
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The 37-year old will now have scan on his calf on Thursday afternoon before making a decision on his further involvement in the match. Anderson had torn the same right calf playing for Lancashire last month and missed England’s last Test against Ireland before recovering in time for the Ashes-opener. It is currently not known if it is a recurrence of the same injury.
Three wickets on the first morning of the series! ?
Scorecard/Videos: https://t.co/FmR37TYdVI#Ashes pic.twitter.com/uzsVCg9zGg
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 1, 2019
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If Anderson fails to recover in time for the remainder of this match or the next game, England have a number of options. World Cup winner Jofra Archer, Olly Stone and Sam Curran are waiting in reserve and can get a chance in the next game. The second Test of the five-match series starts on 14 August at Lord’s.
Update: Jimmy Anderson has tightness to his right calf and will have a scan this afternoon. A further update will be given later today.
He felt tightness at the end of his fourth over.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/bQrrECkwOf
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 1, 2019
England, meanwhile, have made a solid start with the ball against Australia. At the time of writing this report, Australia were reeling at 109 for 5 at the end of the 39th over. England sent back both Australia openers – David Warner and Cameron Bancroft – for just 17 runs on the board. Stuart Broad picked up both the wickets.
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Chris Woakes then dismissed Usman Khawaja to leave Australia three down for 35. But before England could make further inroads, Steve Smith and Travis Head made sure that the visitors do not lose any more wicket before the lunch. But soon after lunch, Woakes accounted for Head and Matthew Wade to put England on top.
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