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India is the next test for Bazball and India in India is one of the sternest challenges: Hussain
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India is the next test for Bazball and India in India is one of the sternest challenges: Hussain

Nasser Hussain said England's tour to India in 2024 will be a contest between hosts' spin bowling and visitors' Bazball style and it should be "fascinating".

Chris Woakes grateful for Stuart Broad and James Anderson input after successful Ashes 2023
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Chris Woakes grateful for Stuart Broad and James Anderson input after successful Ashes 2023

Despite his outstanding Test record on home soil, double World Cup-winner Woakes has often found himself on the outside looking in when it comes to red-ball cricket given the enduring careers of Anderson and the now-retired Broad

Ashes 2023: James Anderson retained despite sub-par run as England announce unchanged XI for Oval Test
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Ashes 2023: James Anderson retained despite sub-par run as England announce unchanged XI for Oval Test

Anderson, who had been benched in Headingley before being included for the Manchester Test, has had an underwhelming run this Ashes compared to his usually lofty standards, collecting just four wickets at an average of 76.75.

Ashes 2023: England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win fourth Test
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Ashes 2023: England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win fourth Test

England have dropped Ollie Robinson, who suffered a back spasm as the hosts won the third Test by three wickets at Headingley. Anderson is reinstated just a fortnight short of his 41st birthday for the match starting Wednesday

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

In the batting lineup, despite Ollie Pope's unavailability due to injury, England haven't gone for any replacement. They are instead promoting Hary Brook to no. 3 while expecting Chris Waokes and Moeen Ali to provide strength to the lower order

England vs Ireland Test: Josh Tongue to debut in one-off contest at Lord's
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England vs Ireland Test: Josh Tongue to debut in one-off contest at Lord's

Josh Tongue was initially only called up as cover due to injury concerns over pacers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, both of whom are now being rested prior to the start of the Ashes next month.

Ashes 2023: James Anderson, Ollie Robinson expected to be fit ahead of series
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Ashes 2023: James Anderson, Ollie Robinson expected to be fit ahead of series

Anderson strained his groin while on Lancashire duty and Robinson suffered an ankle issue playing for Sussex earlier this month

James Anderson ready to miss Ireland Test in Ashes fitness bid
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James Anderson ready to miss Ireland Test in Ashes fitness bid

James Anderson, the most successful fast bowler in Test history with 685 wickets, sustained the injury during Lancashire's County Championship match against Somerset.

England's James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes
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England's James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes

Jimmy Anderson's latest injury adds to a growing list of fitness problems for England fast bowlers, with Jofra Archer, Olly Stone and Brydon Carse all sidelined in recent weeks

ICC Test rankings: Ashwin drops six points, tied with Anderson as No. 1 bowler
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ICC Test rankings: Ashwin drops six points, tied with Anderson as No. 1 bowler

Ashwin lost six rating points but still remained joint number one Test bowler with England quick James Anderson in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

Ravichandran Ashwin replaces James Anderson as No 1 ranked Test bowler
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Ravichandran Ashwin replaces James Anderson as No 1 ranked Test bowler

R Ashwin gained two places after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.

'Maybe 50 is a stretch, but we will see': James Anderson on his career and retirement
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'Maybe 50 is a stretch, but we will see': James Anderson on his career and retirement

James Anderson is playing in his 173rd Test match against South Africa that started on Wednesday, and the elusive target of 200 games shall be in his sights.

England will continue with its aggressive approach to Tests, asserts James Anderson ahead of South Africa series
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England will continue with its aggressive approach to Tests, asserts James Anderson ahead of South Africa series

McCullum and captain Ben Stokes took charge of a misfiring English side that had won just one of their 17 Tests previously. Since their takeover, they have won four games straight while chasing 275-plus targets in the final innings.

Happy Birthday James Anderson: A look at his top 5 spells against India
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Happy Birthday James Anderson: A look at his top 5 spells against India

Anderson has six five-wicket hauls against India in Tests, which is the most for him against any side.

India vs England: Bairstow credits ‘freedom’, ‘excitement of working with Baz’ for sensational form
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India vs England: Bairstow credits ‘freedom’, ‘excitement of working with Baz’ for sensational form

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson said Bairstow was inspired to score his first-innings century against India after being sledged by Virat Kohli.

After controversial Virat Kohli remark, Twitter furious as Virender Sehwag takes another dig at James Anderson
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After controversial Virat Kohli remark, Twitter furious as Virender Sehwag takes another dig at James Anderson

The incident took place in the 70th over of India's second innings when the 39-year-old English pacer dropped a catch of Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja hits back after James Anderson says India all-rounder can finally 'bat like a proper batter'
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Ravindra Jadeja hits back after James Anderson says India all-rounder can finally 'bat like a proper batter'

Ravindra Jadeja brought up his third Test hundred, his second this year, before getting dismissed for 104 by James Anderson on Day 2 of the fifth Test at Edgbaston.

James Anderson completes a century of wickets against India on English soil
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James Anderson completes a century of wickets against India on English soil

James Anderson got the wicket of Shubman Gill in the seventh over as the opener edged a good length delivery to the cordon.

India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root vs Indian seamers and other interesting match-ups
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India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root vs Indian seamers and other interesting match-ups

India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fifth, rescheduled and the final Test of the series that was halted last year after the Indian team had Covid-19 cases in the contingent.