BUMBLE ON THE TEST: England will need a big push to win with World Test Championship points at stake
4 years, 4 months ago

BUMBLE ON THE TEST: England will need a big push to win with World Test Championship points at stake

Daily Mail  

James Anderson moved to within one of reaching 600 Test wickets on day four of England's third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. The 38-year-old claimed trapped opener Abid Ali to move on to 599 Test wickets, but further rain and bad light ensured he would have to wait another day to reach the landmark after Jos Buttler dropped Shan Masood early on. I'm afraid to say Jos Buttler's chance off James Anderson was a drop even if the ball wobbled Prizes mean points England will need a big push on Tuesday, especially with World Test Championship points at stake. Weather permitting, it will be a big test for England spinner Dom Bess on day five of the Test Gough is the right man Having been on the ICC's umpires' committee, I know that Michael Gough was on the radar for a while.

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James Anderson receives Guard of Honour on his last day in Test cricket at Lord's | WATCH
5 months, 4 weeks ago

James Anderson receives Guard of Honour on his last day in Test cricket at Lord's | WATCH

India TV News  

The retiring James Anderson received a Guard of Honour from England and West Indies players when he stepped out at Lord's for his potentially last day in Test cricket on Friday, July 12. England needed only four wickets to win the opening Test match on Day 3 and fans packed Lord's stands to bid farewell to Anderson. Anderson, 41, finished …

'I'd love to take nine wickets but...': James Anderson on chasing Shane Warne's record in his final Test
6 months ago

'I'd love to take nine wickets but...': James Anderson on chasing Shane Warne's record in his final Test

India TV News  

England's greatest ever and probably the greatest fast bowler ever to play Test cricket, James Anderson is on the heels of his final international game, his 188th Test match. Touted as the James Anderson Test, England will kick off their home summer with a three-match Test series against West Indies, starting at Lord's on Wednesday, July 10. However, Anderson said …

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack
7 months, 1 week ago

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack

The Independent  

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England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report
7 months, 4 weeks ago

England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report

Hindustan Times  

England cricket great James Anderson's record-breaking Test career is set to come to an end later this year following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, the Guardian reported Friday. England great Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks - report According to the newspaper, McCullum recently made a five-day visit to the UK, travelling 11,000 miles from his home …

James Anderson set to hang his boots from Test cricket as England look to future: Report
7 months, 4 weeks ago

James Anderson set to hang his boots from Test cricket as England look to future: Report

India TV News  

The most prolific fast bowler in the history of Test cricket James Anderson is reportedly set to bid adieu to the format this summer as England are looking at the future now. As reported by the Guardian, England Test coach Brendon McCullum made a whistle-stop visit to the UK from New Zealand to have a one-on-one chat with the 41-year-old …

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test
10 months ago

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test

The Independent  

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Jasprit Bumrah’s scintillating performance blows the entire series wide open
11 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s scintillating performance blows the entire series wide open

The Telegraph  

It was going to be England against India’s spinners this winter. But conventional thoughts went out of the window when the tourists’ batting was cracked open by the most unconventional fast bowler Test cricket has ever seen, Jasprit Bumrah. Ollie Pope brought England’s house down in the Ashes Test at Lord’s last summer by getting too giddy, and Crawley did …

Ashes 2023: England drop James Anderson, Josh Tongue for third Test at Headingley
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England drop James Anderson, Josh Tongue for third Test at Headingley

Firstpost  

England pacer James Anderson, who has had a below-par run this Ashes so far, has been dropped from the playing XI for the third must-win game for England which starts on 6 July. So far as batting is concerned, Ollie Pope is out due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the last game and instead of getting in a …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

Jos Buttler believes Moeen Ali will thrive on return to England’s Test side
1 year, 7 months ago

Jos Buttler believes Moeen Ali will thrive on return to England’s Test side

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James Anderson snares four as England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test
1 year, 10 months ago

James Anderson snares four as England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test

Firstpost  

England are on a high after tasting their first Test win on New Zealand soil since 2008, having drawn five and lost two matches since. England completed a resounding 267-run win over the Black Caps in the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, powering to their first win in New Zealand for 15 years. Long-time new ball partner James …

England's James Anderson calls for aggressive approach with bat
2 years, 6 months ago

England's James Anderson calls for aggressive approach with bat

The Hindu  

Veteran bowler James Anderson called on England's batsmen to play with aggression as they look to claw their way back into the rearranged fifth test against India at Edgbaston. "The way we've got out of sticky situations is trying to put pressure back on the opposition," Anderson told reporters on Saturday. READ: "We've got to try to work our way …

England are getting worse — Joe Root and Chris Silverwood may not survive this Ashes humiliation
3 years ago

England are getting worse — Joe Root and Chris Silverwood may not survive this Ashes humiliation

The Telegraph  

The young batsmen Silverwood has picked out of county cricket failed to establish themselves, some of the decisions in Australia and India have revealed a coaching staff lacking knowledge of what it takes to win in the toughest conditions. Root leads by example and this has been an extraordinary year of run scoring but to win here England needed their …

Jos Buttler returns for England's series decider against India
3 years, 4 months ago

Jos Buttler returns for England's series decider against India

Daily Mail  

Jos Buttler will make an instant return to England's Test side for the series decider against India, leaving Jonny Bairstow's place at risk once again. Jos Buttler missed the 157-run defeat by India at The Oval to attend the birth of his second child He could return to the playing XI in the fifth Test between England and India in …

Anderson, Rahane among doubts for England-India 5th test
3 years, 4 months ago

Anderson, Rahane among doubts for England-India 5th test

Associated Press  

England’s vice-captain is back in the team. There’s plenty for Joe Root and Virat Kohli, the respective captains of England and India, to contemplate heading into the fifth match of a turbulent test series that will conclude at Old Trafford on Friday. India leads 2-1 and is on the brink of another huge test series victory on foreign soil — …

IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 4: India throws down the gauntlet as Shardul, Pant pile on the runs
3 years, 4 months ago

IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 4: India throws down the gauntlet as Shardul, Pant pile on the runs

The Hindu  

England's opening pair made a confident start after Shardul Thakur and Rishabh Pant helped India set England a target of 368 on the fourth day of the fourth Test at the Oval. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns put on 77 runs in 32 overs on a placid track that showed little signs of wear and tear …

India in England: We have to continue with our 'ruthless' approach to win the series, says Joe Root
3 years, 4 months ago

India in England: We have to continue with our 'ruthless' approach to win the series, says Joe Root

India Today  

After losing the second Test at Lord’s, the Joe Root-led England team had bounced back exceptionally to beat India by an innings and 76 runs to level the five-match series by 1-1. England skipper Joe Root on Tuesday said that his team will have to continue with the ruthless approach when they will face India for the fourth Test at …

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 1: James Anderson, says days like this don’t come around very often
3 years, 4 months ago

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 1: James Anderson, says days like this don’t come around very often

The Hindu  

James Anderson lauded England’s bowlers and its opening batsmen for their excellence on the first day of the third Test against India at Headingley. Choosing to bat first, India was bowled out for 78 in 40.4 overs, and by the end of the day’s play, England was already ahead by 42 with all 10 wickets intact. As a unit, as …

India vs England: James Anderson sits out practice with quad injury, doubtful for 2nd Test
3 years, 4 months ago

India vs England: James Anderson sits out practice with quad injury, doubtful for 2nd Test

India Today  

England's injury list is growing longer by the day as premier fast bowler James Anderson is now looking doubtful for the second Test against India after missing practice on Wednesday with a quad injury. Veteran Anderson, who became Test cricket's third-highest wicket-taker last week at Trent Bridge, skipped England's practice session due to tightness in his quad muscles while his …

Eng vs Ind, 1st Test, Day 2 | Anderson double revives England before rain mars play
3 years, 5 months ago

Eng vs Ind, 1st Test, Day 2 | Anderson double revives England before rain mars play

The Hindu  

The wily old James Anderson once again got his ‘bunny’ Virat Kohli in a mesmerising spell that undid India’s solid opening stand to leave the visitors tottering at 125 for four against England on a rain-curtailed day two of the opening Test. Rahul is still standing tall amid ruins alongside Rishabh Pant but the advantage that India got in the …

Top 5 wicket-takers of World Test Championship: Only one Indian bowler in the list
3 years, 7 months ago

Top 5 wicket-takers of World Test Championship: Only one Indian bowler in the list

Hindustan Times  

India and New Zealand – the two heavyweights of world cricket are gearing up to lock horns in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, starting June 18 in Southampton. Top 5 wicket-takers of World Test Championship Indian topped the points table after defeating Australia in their own backyard and then outfoxing England in a home series. 3) R …

‘We knew it would reverse’: Anderson explains how England planned the onslaught on Day 5
3 years, 10 months ago

‘We knew it would reverse’: Anderson explains how England planned the onslaught on Day 5

Hindustan Times  

England pacer James Anderson wreaked havoc at Chepauk on the final day of the first Test against India with his spectacular reverse-swing bowling. James Anderson cleans up Shubman Gill on final day of first Test in Chennai Anderson came to bowl after Jofra Archer and the spinners had completed their opening spells. “Jofra started the day and he felt like …

India vs. England first Test | Bess has the Indians in a spin, puts England in the driver’s seat
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs. England first Test | Bess has the Indians in a spin, puts England in the driver’s seat

The Hindu  

A natural riding on his skills, he shimmied down and struck the ball with brutal force. Indeed, Pant’s 88-ball 91 was the highlight of the third day’s play even as England, led by off-spinner Dom Bess’ four-wicket haul, took a firm grip on the first Test at the M.A. The loop in Bess’ delivery was the principal reason Ajinkya Rahane …

India vs Australia: Injured Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Brisbane Test; Mayank Agarwal sustains knock in nets
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Injured Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Brisbane Test; Mayank Agarwal sustains knock in nets

Firstpost  

Sydney: The injury-ravaged Indian team was dealt another telling blow on Tuesday as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the fourth Test against Australia due to an abdominal strain. It has been learnt that Bumrah’s scan reports showed a strain and the Indian team management does not want him to aggravate the injury, keeping in mind the upcoming …

No let-up for hungry Anderson after making test history - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

No let-up for hungry Anderson after making test history - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

England's James Anderson has targeted another Ashes series against Australia and has his eye on 700 test wickets after making history against Pakistan in the drawn third test at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. Anderson became the first seam bowler to reach 600 test wickets when he had visiting captain Azhar Ali caught at slip by Joe Root, but any …

Want to win the game and see James Anderson get 600 Test wickets: England coach Chris Silverwood
4 years, 4 months ago

Want to win the game and see James Anderson get 600 Test wickets: England coach Chris Silverwood

India Today  

England head coach Chris Silverwood said he would want to see his side to "finish strong" and James Anderson gets 600 Test wickets on the final Day of 3rd Test against Pakistan at Southampton. Silverwood hailed James Anderson as an "inspiration" with the veteran England pacer just one wicket away from becoming the first pacer to pick 600 Test scalps. …

England vs Pakistan: James Anderson left just one wicket shy of 600 mark as visitors hang on for dear life
4 years, 4 months ago

England vs Pakistan: James Anderson left just one wicket shy of 600 mark as visitors hang on for dear life

Firstpost  

Anderson, denied an early breakthrough when Jos Buttler dropped a routine chance to reprieve Shan Masood, returned for a third spell late on the fourth day of the third Test to have opener Abid Ali lbw. James Anderson was left just one shy of becoming only the fourth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as a combination of poor catching, …

England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: James Anderson 1 away from 600 wickets as Pakistan look to survive
4 years, 4 months ago

England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: James Anderson 1 away from 600 wickets as Pakistan look to survive

India Today  

England bowler James Anderson moved one shy of 600 Test wickets as he struck late on a frustrating and mainly forgettable fourth day of the third Test against Pakistan on Monday. Pakistan, who followed on after being bowled out for 273 in reply to England's first innings 583-8 declared, ended the day on 100-2, still requiring 210 runs to make …

BUMBLE ON THE TEST: James Anderson produces masterclass to foil Pakistan on day three in Southampton
4 years, 4 months ago

BUMBLE ON THE TEST: James Anderson produces masterclass to foil Pakistan on day three in Southampton

Daily Mail  

James Anderson edged closer to his target of 600 Test wickets on day three of England's Third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. The 38-year-old claimed five wickets in Pakistan's first innings overall as Joe Root's side got the visitors out for 273 all out, thereby enforcing a follow-on thanks to their 310 run lead. England enforce the follow-on …

Eng vs Pak 2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Eng vs Pak 2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

DAY FOUR: STUMPS That's it. Rizwan scored 72 out of those 236 runs.. A short-of-a-length delivery outside off-stump from Anderson; it's punched away to the point boundary. Naseem gets one on his pads and he works it away to long leg, but no run is taken as it's the final delivery of the over. 225/9.. James Anderson bowls a short …

Buttler should always be in the England Test side, says Warne - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Buttler should always be in the England Test side, says Warne - Cricket News

The Hindu  

Jos Buttler is the “whole package” and that is why the wicketkeeper-batsman should be a regular in England’s Test side, feels Australian spin great Shane Warne. However, the 29 year-old Buttler, who had also been struggling with the bat for some time, played a crucial 75-run knock in the second innings and shared a century stand with Chris Woakes to …

Darren Gough: Jos Buttler has two Test matches to save his career
4 years, 5 months ago

Darren Gough: Jos Buttler has two Test matches to save his career

The Hindu  

Out-of-form wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler’s place will be under threat if he doesn’t perform in the next two Tests against the West Indies, reckons former England seamer Darren Gough. “Buttler has got two Test matches to save his career, for me,” Gough, who has picked 229 wickets in 58 Tests for England, told Sky Sports Cricket. But, in Test cricket, you …

England vs West Indies 2020, 3rd Test, Manchester, Predicted XIs: Shai Hope Faces Axe, James Anderson Could Return
4 years, 9 months ago

England vs West Indies 2020, 3rd Test, Manchester, Predicted XIs: Shai Hope Faces Axe, James Anderson Could Return

News 18  

England vs West Indies 2020, 3rd Test Manchester, Predicted XIs: England are unlikely to make changes to their batting department, although Jos Buttler hasn't been in form. With Anderson returning, West Indies could be against an Anderson-Broad duo attacking together along with the pace of Archer. Meanwhile, West Indies coach admitted that he is concerned with the form of Hope …

James Anderson a fitness doubt for third Test against South Africa
5 years ago

James Anderson a fitness doubt for third Test against South Africa

The Hindu  

James Anderson was heading for a scan amid a fresh fitness worry on Wednesday, with England team director Ashley Giles saying it "would be desperate" for the veteran to face a new lay-off. England's record wicket-taker in Test cricket was barely involved with the ball after lunch on day five of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. …

South Africa vs England: James Anderson says he loves hard graft of Test cricket after taking 28th five-wicket haul
5 years ago

South Africa vs England: James Anderson says he loves hard graft of Test cricket after taking 28th five-wicket haul

Firstpost  

James Anderson says a couple of days of hard Test cricket has reminded him why he is in love with the game after claiming an England record 28th five-wicket haul in the second Test against South Africa on day three at Newlands on Sunday. Anderson, 37, showed superb control to record figures of 5-40 and move past Ian Botham on …

Marcus Trescothick trained Jos Buttler after World Cup, Ashes
5 years, 1 month ago

Marcus Trescothick trained Jos Buttler after World Cup, Ashes

The Hindu  

Jos Buttler is feeling refreshed after the emotional grind of a Cricket World Cup and Ashes series and revealed he has been working with Marcus Trescothick to improve his red-ball game. Buttler scored a century in England's drawn tour match against New Zealand A and heads into the Test series against the Black Caps as first-choice wicketkeeper. After taking a …

Ashes 2019: Jos Buttler delighted to contribute with counter-attacking innings against Australia
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Jos Buttler delighted to contribute with counter-attacking innings against Australia

The Hindu  

Jos Buttler decided it was time to "take the shackles off and play with a smile on my face" as his counter-attacking knock raised England's spirits after a batting collapse on Day one of the fifth Ashes Test. Recalled Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh took 4-35 as England - attempting to salvage a 2-2 series result now they have no chance …

Ashes 2019: Jos Buttler leads England's fightback on opening day of fifth Test following batting collapse
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Jos Buttler leads England's fightback on opening day of fifth Test following batting collapse

Firstpost  

Buttler, who struggled early on, dipped into his white-ball playbook, smashing paceman Josh Hazlewood for successive sixes as Jack Leach dug in at the other end. London: Jos Buttler saved England’s blushes on Thursday, counter-attacking against Australia to lift his side to 271-8 after they collapsed on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test. But Buttler, who struggled early …

Ashes news: Jimmy Anderson must prove he will last five days of England's fourth Test
5 years, 4 months ago

Ashes news: Jimmy Anderson must prove he will last five days of England's fourth Test

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Anderson will be included in England’s fourth Test squad after coming through an extensive work out for Lancashire 2nd XI. Jimmy Anderson completed 20 overs for Lancashire second XI against Durham on Tuesday The fast bowler is attempting to prove his fitness after calf injury before the fourth Ashes Test PROBABLE ENGLAND SQUAD Burns, Denly, Root, Roy, Stokes, Bairstow, …

England's bid to win Ashes first Test dealt major blow with James Anderson not bowling
5 years, 5 months ago

England's bid to win Ashes first Test dealt major blow with James Anderson not bowling

Daily Mail  

England's push for victory in the first Ashes Test was hit by confirmation that James Anderson will not be available to bowl for the remainder of the match. Anderson suffered an injury to his right calf on the first morning, restricting him to just four overs, and other than a cameo appearance with the bat has played no further part. …

Root warns England's players not to sleepwalk towards Ashes in Ireland Test
5 years, 5 months ago

Root warns England's players not to sleepwalk towards Ashes in Ireland Test

Daily Mail  

It may feel like an unnecessary extra ingredient but Joe Root is adamant Wednesday's inaugural Test against Ireland will whet appetites for the second half of this summer's glutinous cricketing feast. Joe Root spoke to the media on Tuesday, ahead of England's Ashes warm-up against Ireland England's players were put through their paces on a lush Lord's outfield ahead of …

Chance for James Anderson to regain no.1 spot in Test Rankings
5 years, 5 months ago

Chance for James Anderson to regain no.1 spot in Test Rankings

India TV News  

England pacer James Anderson will be looking to work his way back to the top of the ICC rankings when the Three Lions take on Ireland in their one-off Test at Lord's from Wednesday. Anderson, who was overtaken by South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada in November last year and subsequently by the present number one Pat Cummins of Australia, …

England vs Ireland: James Anderson hopes to face visitors in one-off Test match ahead of Ashes series
5 years, 5 months ago

England vs Ireland: James Anderson hopes to face visitors in one-off Test match ahead of Ashes series

Firstpost  

James Anderson was named in England’s squad for the four-day contest at Lord’s — their first against Ireland — despite picking up the injury in a County Championship match earlier this month. England paceman James Anderson is recovering well from a calf muscle tear and could be fit for the one-off Test match against Ireland starting on Wednesday, failing which …

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