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England's James Anderson, Stuart Broad set Ashes target

Both are eager to keep their England places long enough for a memorable farewell Ashes series in Australia in 2021/22

23 Apr 2020 8:26 PM

Facing Anderson in England is really challenging, says Rahane

'Although every bowler in international cricket is challenging, facing Anderson in English conditions was the toughest'

22 Apr 2020 1:49 PM

England pace bowler James Anderson. AP Photo

England paceman James Anderson says coronavirus won't end his career

The highest wicket-taking paceman in the history of the game with 584 Test wickets, Anderson however has been plagued with injuries recently

27 Mar 2020 1:29 PM

Pacer James Anderson on Thursday became the second English cricketer to play 150 Test matches. (Photo:Twitter)

James Anderson second English cricketer to play 150 Tests

Overall, he has now become the ninth cricketer to play 150 Tests for their country.

26 Dec 2019 1:48 PM

James Anderson’s return from injury could not be more timely for England, who are still unsure about the make-up of their bowling attack as they head into the first test against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

As England plan all pace attack, James Anderson aims for 150 Test caps

While Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad are still unsure of playing after being laid low with flu, Anderson will be back for his 150th test.

25 Dec 2019 12:02 PM

James Anderson took a wicket as he bowled for England for the first time in five months to help dismiss Cricket South Africa Invitation XI for 289 runs on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Fit-again James Anderson grabs wicket for England in warm-up game

Anderson, who took 1-37, last played for England in August when a calf injury forced to limp out of the first Ashes test.

19 Dec 2019 10:31 AM

James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood returned to England's Test squad for South Africa series. (Photo:AFP)

James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood back in England squad for SA Tests

Anderson sustained a right calf tear in the 1st Ashes Test, Wood is recovering from a left knee injury sustained in the ICC WC Final.

08 Dec 2019 2:54 PM

England paceman James Anderson hopes to overcome a calf problem that forced him out of the Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

James Anderson aims to return at New Zealand and South Africa tour

The 37-year-old sustained the injury playing for Lancashire in July and managed only four overs in the opening test at Edgbaston.

11 Sep 2019 11:15 AM

Pacer James Anderson has been ruled out from the remaining Ashes as England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced a 13-member squad for the fourth Test match. (Photo:AFP)

Craig Overton replaces injured James Anderson for remainder of Ashes

Somerset seamer Craig Overton has been added to the team. Overton has returned to the Test squad for the first time since March 2018.

30 Aug 2019 9:31 PM

James Anderson bowled 20 overs for Lancashire second XI on Tuesday as he took another step towards proving his fitness for the fourth Ashes test against Australia. (Photo: AP)

James Anderson trying to regain fitness ahead of fourth Ashes Test

The 37-year-old aggravated his calf injury in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston and missed the following two tests.

28 Aug 2019 12:16 PM

Anderson, who is nicknamed 'The King of Swing', said he felt awful watching from the sidelines as the England attack struggled against the Australians especially in the second innings. (Photo: AFP)

England star James Anderson vows to return before Ashes end

The 37-year-old has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test, which starts next Wednesday at Lord's.

07 Aug 2019 4:27 PM

The veteran had not played competitive cricket for a month leading into the match after injuring the same calf playing for Lancashire. (Photo: AFP)

James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test with injury

After pulling up injured on the first morning in Birmingham, Anderson, 37, was restricted to two batting cameos at number 11.

06 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

The team's medical-staff confirmed on Sunday, just minutes before the start of play on day four of the first Ashes Test match, cricket.com.au reported. (Photo: AFP)

First Ashes Test: Anderson to not bowl in final innings

The 37-year-old will come out to bat if absolutely necessary, the team management added.

04 Aug 2019 4:22 PM

The 37-year-old pacer, who is the leading wicket-taker in England's Test history, had torn his right calf muscle while playing for Lancashire against Durham at Sedburgh on July 2. (Photo: AFP)

Anderson was 'a bit distraught' after leaving the field: Stuart Broad

England pacer Stuart Broad has revealed that team-mate James Anderson was distraught after leaving the field on the first day of Ashes Test.

02 Aug 2019 12:21 PM

Former Australia pacer Glenn Mcgrath has lauded England's bowler James Anderson, saying his bowling form will be a big decider in the upcoming Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

Glenn Mcgrath lauds James Anderson for his consistency

Australia's National selection panel had announced the 17-man squad for the Ashes Tour of the UK on July 26.

31 Jul 2019 9:57 AM

The opening bowler has failed to recover from the injury sustained when playing for his county Lancashire against Durham on July 2. (Photo: File)

England's James Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test with calf injury

Anderson, 36, no longer plays one-day international cricket so did not play in the World Cup.

23 Jul 2019 4:31 PM

James Anderson's fellow England fast bowler Stuart Broad (19th) will be looking to retain a top-20 place, which he has maintained since 2009, while Moeen Ali (25th, 621 points) is only 12 points behind from his best-ever rating points achieved in August 2017. (Photo:AP/PTI)

James Anderson looks to go back to top in Test rankings

Anderson is ranked second and has a chance to bridge the 16-point gap in the one-off Test.

23 Jul 2019 11:20 AM

Christchurch-born Stokes said after the summit clash that he might have to say sorry "for the rest of my life" for the extra runs which he labelled "fluke". (Photo: AP)

'Stokes asked umpires not to add 4 overthrows to England total': James Anderson

Stokes was awarded six runs, though some experts have opined that he should only have got five.

17 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

"It's surreal we've taken more than 1,000 wickets between us," Anderson wrote in the book. (Photo: File)

'At first sight I thought she is beautiful', says Anderson on Stuart Broad

Anderson, the leading Test wicket taker among fast bowlers, revealed this in his new book, 'Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.'

22 May 2019 7:55 PM

As Anderson no longer plays one-day international cricket this injury will have no bearing on tournament hosts England's squad for the upcoming 50-over World Cup.

England's James Anderson suffers knee injury

The 36-year-old Anderson left the field at Southampton and will now require further medical assessment on Monday.

13 May 2019 2:36 PM

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