England quick bowler Jimmy Anderson says he has recovered from a groin damage and might be match for the primary Ashes Test in opposition to Australia subsequent month.
England’s main bowler in Tests with 685 wickets, Anderson suffered the damage enjoying for Lancashire final week.
He is unlikely to play within the one-off Test in opposition to Ireland earlier than the Ashes after the uncapped Josh Tongue was added to the squad.
“Yes, definitely,” Anderson, 40, informed the Telegraph newspaper on Wednesday when requested if he could be match for the opener in opposition to Australia at Edgbaston on June 16.
“I have no issues running and bowling again and just keeping my fingers crossed I can carry on going as I have been and will be ready for the Ashes.
“The concept is to attempt to step it up right here at Lancashire over the subsequent couple of days after which meet up with England on Sunday and see the place I get to. I’m within the squad for the Ireland Test however we’ve got to make a name on that nearer to the time.”
Anderson’s availability is crucial for England, who are already without injured fast bowler Jofra Archer.
England misplaced 4-0 within the final Ashes collection in Australia.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
