James Anderson provides new replace on harm scare as Ashes loom

May 18, 2023 at 1:27 PM

ames Anderson says he expects to be absolutely slot in “a couple of weeks” however is not going to take any dangers in dashing again for England’s Test towards Ireland, with the Ashes looming.

Anderson suffered a groin strain whereas in County Championship motion for Lancashire towards Somerset final week, sparking fears over his Ashes involvement, but scans revealed the injury to be minor.

“Obviously, it’s not great getting an injury, especially in a game, but it’s probably the best outcome of what it is, it’s a low-grade thing,” Anderson mentioned on his Tailenders podcast. “I’m hoping in a couple of weeks I’ll be back to full fitness.

“It’s frustrating because you always want to feel good and get enough bowling in before a series, but then also you want to be fresh. It’s trying to plan the best route through the summer and I felt like I needed to play this game so it’s not ideal, but I’m not stressed about it.”

No stress: James Anderson expects to be absolutely match earlier than the beginning of The Ashes at Edgbaston

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Despite the difficulty, Anderson has been named in England’s 15-man squad to face Ireland in a one-off Test initially of subsequent month, together with his health to be monitored within the build-up.

That recreation is England’s solely Ashes warm-up however Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have quite a few seam-bowling choices, with Matthew Potts, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood and Stuart Broad all included. It is predicted that Anderson will sit out, with the Ashes beginning at Edgbaston simply over a fortnight later.