Anderson had been struggling to be fit for the series opener due to a calf injury picked up while playing for his county, Lancashire,
England keeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow said that the possibility of playing a Test without both Anderson and Broad 'is a loss for the team but it's also an opportunity for others to go and express themselves.'
At the centre of controversy surrounding his alleged altercation with Ravindra Jadeja in Trent Bridge, fast bowler James Anderson replaced Fred Trueman as England's highest wicket-taker in the Old Blighty, where he has accounted for 230 scalps.
England's most successful bowler James Anderson feels he and Stuart Broad should be paired together to lead the bid for a series win in the decisive Test against the West Indies. The hosts are spoilt for choice ahead of Friday's start of the third Test at Old Trafford with Anderson, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood all looking to return to the team.
'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'
England are to wait until Thursday before making a decision on whether James Anderson can lead the attack in the first Test against South Africa after the fast bowler had a scan on his calf on Tuesday.
Reflecting on his infamous altercation with India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, England pace spearhead James Anderson said the matter that brought a great deal of stress to him "went too far" and could have been dealt with on the day of the incident itself.
Commenting on the batsman who troubled them most, both named former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.
While the IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to reward several young talents with huge pay cheques, a few seasoned stars could also steal the show.
It took him 15 Tests over four tours but James Anderson, England's most prolific Test wicket-taker, finally claimed his first five-wicket haul on Australian soil in the second Ashes Test on Tuesday.
England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa with a calf injury, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
The raging controversy over James Anderson's alleged altercation with Ravindra Jadeja gained momentum with India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hitting out at the English fast bowler, stating that he was the one who crossed the line during the first Test.
England will contest misconduct accusations against bowler James Anderson made by India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.
England fast bowler James Anderson will not play in the final Ashes test against Australia at The Oval due to a side strain, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.
'He can destroy an attack if he wants to, he can play a longer innings if he needs to.'
England great James Anderson, playing in his 188th and final Test before retirement, claimed his 701st wicket on Day 1.
England pace spearhead James Anderson faces the prospect of a ban of two to four Tests after he was charged with a level three offence for allegedly "abusing and pushing" Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell
James Anderson, England's bowling spearhead and one of their key performers with 18 wickets (@ 24.27) from the three Tests played in the series, is likely to be fit for the final Test at The Oval, beginning Thursday.
The England fast bowler twice nudged against batsman Runako Morton during the second ODI.
England will be without their leading wicket-taker James Anderson in the fifth and final Test against India, captain Alastair Cook confirmed.
Pace bowler James Anderson equalled an Ian Botham record when he took five wickets as England dismissed West Indies for 289 in the first innings of the first Test in Barbados on Thursday.
Joe Root scored a breezy, unbeaten 67 and will resume on the third morning with Jonny Bairstow, who has 24.
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon made history on Friday as they became the first bowling quartet in Test history to take 500 Test wickets while playing together.
As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.
All-rounder Ben Stokes hopes to be fit enough for the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia despite suffering a side strain while bowling in Sydney.
England pace spearhead James Anderson is hoping his body can withstand the rigours of the English Test summer before he shifts his focus to the side's defence of the Ashes in Australia later this year.
England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour
English cricket's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson and former England football midfielder Frank Lampard were given the OBE.
368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.
During the first Test against England in Hyderabad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja surpassed the iconic pair of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh as the most successful Test bowling duo for India.
England bowled out Pakistan for 185 in 44 overs in the second ODI.
England fast bowler James Anderson lauded fellow pacer Stuart Broad for answering his critics by taking four wickets, including the prized scalp of Sachin Tendulkar, during the first Test at Lord's.
England pacer James Anderson has revealed that social networking site facebook has become the latest tool in the hands of illegal bookmakers to approach players, a danger that the ICC is keeping a close eye on.
England's medium-fast bowler James Anderson's angry outburst with Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been reportedly leaked.
England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.
England fast bowlers James Anderson and Graham Onions dismissed Australia for 263 on the second day of the third Ashes Test. England were 56 for one in reply at tea with captain Andrew Strauss on 33 and Ravi Bopara on 23.
James Anderson excelled with bat and ball as Australia, replying to England's first innings total of 425, were reduced to 156 for 8 on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test.
