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“The real frustration is they go out of shape so quickly, they go soft, and they don’t really swing
The game was postponed just a couple of hours before it was due to begin at Old Trafford last September, with the tourists withdrawing due to a Covid scare
Anderson first played for his country in 2002 and has lived through more than his fair share of new eras, reboots and fresh starts
James Anderson has seen almost everything over the course of two decades as an England player, but even he has been taken aback by the transformation that has gripped the Test team in recent weeks
The feeling around the group is so good you want to be around it as much as possible
”In an ideal world Anderson would also like to reprise the old spit-and-polish approach to shining the ball but accepts Covid restrictions are unlikely to be relaxed
“I feel pretty good, fingers crossed I can get back in this week,” he said
Players from both England and New Zealand were unhappy with how quickly this year’s Dukes ball lost shape or went soft during the recent Test series, which may have been a factor in the diminished impact of the swing
Concerns have been raised about the current batch of Dukes balls (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Archive)Ever since the start of the county season concerns have been raised about the current batch, and the Test series saw countless requests for the umpires to call for replacements
When it comes to assessing just how revolutionary England’s performances in their 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand were, nobody is in a better position to judge than their 39-year-old record cap-holder
But the spirit of unbridled aggression and unchecked confidence that allowed England to chase down targets of 277, 299 and 296, and score their runs at a fierce rate of 4
“It potentially could be that (inhibiting swing), but I’m not sure it’s ever going to change, certainly in the foreseeable future, because of the Covid situation,” said Anderson
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“It does feel that way
RecommendedIreland rugby team huddle after losing against the All Blacks in New ZealandCourtney Lawes named as England captain ahead of Owen FarrellAndy Murray confident he can still challenge despite earliest Wimbledon exit“Speaking to the New Zealand bowlers after the games, they would have liked that to be allowed, but I can’t see it happening
The more relaxed attitude to the virus is evident in the fact that there are no fears over the fixture now, despite visiting captain Rohit Sharma being a doubt having tested positive
RecommendedOver £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator“That for me, after 20 years of playing international cricket, was something I had never seen before
Anderson, meanwhile, is eyeing a return to the team after missing out in Leeds due to a painful left ankle
England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is also recovering after being struck down at Headingley over the weekend, but he made a successful return to training in Birmingham and will be monitored before a final decision is taken
I have never been in a dressing room before when we have chased almost 300 on a pitch that is turning and everyone being so calm, just believing we were going to chase them down,” he said
But the confidence our batters have got at the moment…they’re just fearless
“I hate missing games for England, seeing the guys out on the field having a good time
There’s obviously something fundamentally wrong, something about the ball, and it’s annoying to keep on changing it
Anderson feels the old-fashioned idea of using saliva to help create swing could aid the seamers but does not anticipate a shift of approach
You always get a few jittery people but from one to 11, and staff included, everyone was just calm and believed
”Anderson was speaking ahead of Friday’s rescheduled fifth Test against India, a throwback to the unfinished 2021 series between the teams
I’m sure the umpires will be annoyed as well
As a bowler, I think it’s horrible! I don’t want to think of someone coming at me like that
54 over the course of the series, has left even him struggling for reference points
The more relaxed attitude to the virus is evident in the fact that there are no fears over the fixture now, despite visiting captain Rohit Sharma being a doubt having tested positive
Concerns have been raised about the current batch of Dukes balls (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Archive)Ever since the start of the county season concerns have been raised about the current batch, and the Test series saw countless requests for the umpires to call for replacements
James Anderson has seen almost everything over the course of two decades as an England player, but even he has been taken aback by the transformation that has gripped the Test team in recent weeks
I’m sure the umpires will be annoyed as well
RecommendedOver £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator“That for me, after 20 years of playing international cricket, was something I had never seen before
“I hate missing games for England, seeing the guys out on the field having a good time
As a bowler, I think it’s horrible! I don’t want to think of someone coming at me like that
54 over the course of the series, has left even him struggling for reference points
But the spirit of unbridled aggression and unchecked confidence that allowed England to chase down targets of 277, 299 and 296, and score their runs at a fierce rate of 4
But the confidence our batters have got at the moment…they’re just fearless
RecommendedIreland rugby team huddle after losing against the All Blacks in New ZealandCourtney Lawes named as England captain ahead of Owen FarrellAndy Murray confident he can still challenge despite earliest Wimbledon exit“Speaking to the New Zealand bowlers after the games, they would have liked that to be allowed, but I can’t see it happening
When it comes to assessing just how revolutionary England’s performances in their 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand were, nobody is in a better position to judge than their 39-year-old record cap-holder
”In an ideal world Anderson would also like to reprise the old spit-and-polish approach to shining the ball but accepts Covid restrictions are unlikely to be relaxed
“I feel pretty good, fingers crossed I can get back in this week,” he said
”
The feeling around the group is so good you want to be around it as much as possible
England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is also recovering after being struck down at Headingley over the weekend, but he made a successful return to training in Birmingham and will be monitored before a final decision is taken
You always get a few jittery people but from one to 11, and staff included, everyone was just calm and believed
There’s obviously something fundamentally wrong, something about the ball, and it’s annoying to keep on changing it
Players from both England and New Zealand were unhappy with how quickly this year’s Dukes ball lost shape or went soft during the recent Test series, which may have been a factor in the diminished impact of the swing
The game was postponed just a couple of hours before it was due to begin at Old Trafford last September, with the tourists withdrawing due to a Covid scare
I have never been in a dressing room before when we have chased almost 300 on a pitch that is turning and everyone being so calm, just believing we were going to chase them down,” he said
Anderson feels the old-fashioned idea of using saliva to help create swing could aid the seamers but does not anticipate a shift of approach
Anderson first played for his country in 2002 and has lived through more than his fair share of new eras, reboots and fresh starts
“It potentially could be that (inhibiting swing), but I’m not sure it’s ever going to change, certainly in the foreseeable future, because of the Covid situation,” said Anderson
”Anderson was speaking ahead of Friday’s rescheduled fifth Test against India, a throwback to the unfinished 2021 series between the teams
“It does feel that way
“The real frustration is they go out of shape so quickly, they go soft, and they don’t really swing
Anderson, meanwhile, is eyeing a return to the team after missing out in Leeds due to a painful left ankle
