Veteran England tempo bowler Jimmy Anderson expects to return from harm in “a couple of weeks” however will not search a comeback for the one-off Test towards Ireland as he goals to be totally prepared for the Ashes.
Anderson suffered a groin harm enjoying for Lancashire final week however was named within the 15-man squad for the Test towards Ireland from June 1. The first Ashes Test is at Edgbaston from June 16.
The 40-year-old is England’s main bowler in Tests, with 685 wickets, and is essential to their probabilities after fellow pacer Jofra Archer was dominated out of the Ashes with an elbow harm.
“It’s obviously not great getting injured but it’s probably the best outcome for what it is because it’s a low-grade thing. I think in a couple of weeks I’ll be back to full fitness,” Anderson instructed the BBC’s Tailenders podcast.
“It’s frustrating because you always want to feel good and get enough bowling in before a series and you want to be fresh. So it’s now about trying to plan the best route through this summer.
“I felt like I wanted to play this recreation so it is not splendid, however I’m not harassed about it.”
Anderson said he is trying to avoid a similar situation from 2019 when he pulled up injured on day one of the first Test against Australia.
A niggling calf injury ruled him out of the rest of the campaign as Australia retained the Ashes after the series in England was drawn 2-2.
“I’m simply taking it daily and seeing the way it goes as a result of clearly I do not need to threat something by making it worse,” Anderson added.
“I’m extra assured I can get this one proper (in comparison with 2019) and provides the Ashes a proper good crack.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
