England bowler James Anderson can only watch from the sidelines as England continue their fourth Test at Trent Bridge this week. Anderson obtained a side strain last week at Edgbaston but he is optimistic of returning for the fifth test at The Oval.
The 33-year-old was injured on day two at Edgbaston before the hosts went on to beat Australia by eight wickets. With two convincing bowling displays by England, Anderson’s omission from the fourth Test comes as a harsh blow to the side, no doubt bringing confidence to the Australian order.
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Anderson will be particularly missed at Nottingham, where the Lancashire fast bowler has taken an incredible 53 Test wickets at under 20 – the conditions have helped him swing the ball prodigiously.
It has been the job of Steven Finn to take the new ball and do for England what James Anderson has done for years as the team’s spearhead.
The fourth Test starts on 6th August at Trent Bridge with the fifth Test on 20th August at The Oval.
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