England seamer James Anderson was a conspicuous absentee on the second morning of Lancashire’s County Championship conflict with Somerset, receiving remedy for a “minor issue”.
Anderson was in excellent type on the opening day at Old Trafford, taking 2-16 from 14 metronomic overs however left the sector shortly earlier than rain introduced an early finish to proceedings on Thursday.
He didn’t emerge along with his teammates on Friday, with Lancashire confirming he was experiencing an undisclosed grievance.
“Jimmy is off the field with a minor issue, which is currently being assessed,” an official mentioned.
Anderson, 40, is integral to England’s Ashes plans, with bowling shares already hit by recent accidents to tempo pair Jofra Archer and Olly Stone.
Archer has returned early from the Indian Premier League resulting from discomfort in his troublesome proper elbow, whereas Stone faces a number of weeks on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring on obligation for Nottinghamshire final week.
Anderson managed simply 4 overs within the final residence collection in opposition to Australia, dominated out with a calf downside on the opening morning.
England start their Test summer time in opposition to Ireland at Lord’s, a four-day match beginning on June 1, earlier than the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on June 16.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
