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Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Fast bowler Mark Wood, who took the final wicket in the fourth Test to seal England's Ashes triumph, expects to be dropped for the fifth and final match against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.

Anderson bowls England to series victory at Lord's

Anderson bowls England to series victory at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

England pace bowler James Anderson took a career best of seven for 42 on Saturday to destroy the West Indies' batting on the third day of the third Test at Lord's and set up his team for a 2-1 series victory.

All you want to know about Anderson-Jadeja altercation is right here...

All you want to know about Anderson-Jadeja altercation is right here...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Judicial Commissioner Gordon Lewis AM will hold the hearing of England fast bowler James Anderson via videoconference on Friday, August 1 at 0900 hrs (BST), the ICC confirmed on Tuesday.

'ICC is stupid to let Jadeja-Anderson row go out of hand'

'ICC is stupid to let Jadeja-Anderson row go out of hand'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels incidents like the alleged fracas between Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson in the India-England Test series are increasing because the ICC has not been good enough while deciding on such issues.

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A "distraught" James Anderson apologised to his England team mates after pulling up injured on day one of the opening Ashes Test against Australia, fellow quick Stuart Broad revealed.

Long way to go, says Anderson after 300th Test wicket

Long way to go, says Anderson after 300th Test wicket

Rediff.com18 May 2013

England fast bowler James Anderson said he felt a huge sense of relief after claiming his 300th Test wicket in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday. The 30-year-old had New Zealand opener Peter Fulton caught at second slip by Graeme Swann to become only the fourth Englishman to reach the milestone.

Anderson unfazed by Langer's 'pussy' remarks

Anderson unfazed by Langer's 'pussy' remarks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Unfazed by Justin Langer's "pussy" remarks, England fast bowler James Anderson says he does not need anything to spur him on for next week's fifth and final Test against Australia and claimed he was "a completely different cricketer" since their meeting over two years ago.

'It would have been a shame if Anderson would have been banned'

'It would have been a shame if Anderson would have been banned'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Former fast bowler Steve Harmison feels the advantage rests with hosts England in the remaining two Tests with James Anderson managing to escape without a ban for his Level 3 charge in the Trent Bridge incident.

Will England drop Anderson for second Test vs SA?

Will England drop Anderson for second Test vs SA?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

England are thinking of bringing a specialist spinner back into the line-up after going with an all-pace attack in their last two outings, coach Chris Silverwood said as they arrived in Cape Town for their second Test against South Africa starting on Friday. That means a seamer such as record wicket-taker James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped for a contest expected to be played on a much flatter deck than the first Test in Pretoria, which South Africa won by 107 runs inside four days on Sunday.

Zaheer strikes after Anderson rocks India

Zaheer strikes after Anderson rocks India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

England were 77 for 2 in the second innings, an overall lead to 174 runs, at close on Day 3 of the first Test.

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

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.

Bancroft wary of Anderson despite no swing at the WACA

Bancroft wary of Anderson despite no swing at the WACA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Anderson's performance, his first five-wicket haul in Australia, turned out be in vain in the end, though, as the hosts steadily chipped away at England on the fourth day when they were chasing 354 for victory.

Tendulkar falls to Anderson for the ninth time

Tendulkar falls to Anderson for the ninth time

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Statistical highlights from the second day's play in the fourth Test between India and England at the VCA stadium in Nagpur.

Anderson in favour of UDRS against India

Anderson in favour of UDRS against India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Unlike some of the Indian stars, the English players are in favour of using the much-debated Umpire Decision Review System in next month's four-Test series between the two sides.

'India focussed on Anderson, took their eye off the cricket'

'India focussed on Anderson, took their eye off the cricket'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

A pathetic India paid the price for focussing more on James Anderson incident than on their game, former captain Michael Vaughan said while British media termed India's capitulation in the fourth Test as "spineless".

India-England series didn't get deserved finish: Anderson

India-England series didn't get deserved finish: Anderson

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

England pacer James Anderson is 'gutted' that the fifth and final Test against India at his home ground in Manchester's Old Trafford was cancelled, bringing a premature end to the exciting series, which he said deserved a better finish.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

England's Anderson could be rested in Bangladesh, India series

England's Anderson could be rested in Bangladesh, India series

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

England fast bowler James Anderson may sit out some of the Test matches on their tours of Bangladesh and India, he said on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, England's leading Test wicket-taker with 463 victims, was named in the squad for the tour to Bangladesh where they play two Tests next month. England travel to India in early November for a five-Test series.

3rd Ashes Test: Here is what spurred England's Day 1 hero Anderson

3rd Ashes Test: Here is what spurred England's Day 1 hero Anderson

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Bowling 33 overs without success in England's second Test defeat by Australia at Lord's knocked the confidence of paceman James Anderson who returned to form with a bang on Wednesday.

Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook

Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Paceman James Anderson has no need to tone down his aggression when England and India renew their rivalry in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday, according to captain Alastair Cook.

PHOTOS: Anderson ends India's resistance as England win final Test

PHOTOS: Anderson ends India's resistance as England win final Test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval in London on Tuesday:

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'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 will not bat out to draw Mumbai Test: Anderson

England will not bat out to draw Mumbai Test: Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

England will not look to play for a draw on the final day of the fourth test against India but would rather try to score quickly to set the hosts a target and keep alive the series, fast bowler James Anderson said on Sunday. The touring side, down 2-0 in the five-match series, trail India by 49 runs with four second-innings wickets remaining at the close of the fourth day. On a turning Wankhede Stadium pitch, batting fourth will not be easy for the hosts, who made 631 in their first innings.

How England plans to tackle traditional spin-friendly conditions in India

How England plans to tackle traditional spin-friendly conditions in India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Veteran English seamer James Anderson says his team might be compelled to open with two spinners in the upcoming five-Test series against India as it looks for ways to counter the traditionally spin-friendly conditions in the host country.

India can't complain if we leave a bit of grass, Anderson

India can't complain if we leave a bit of grass, Anderson

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Just like India did at home earlier this year, the seasoned James Anderson says, England must make most of the home conditions by preparing pitches with 'pace and bounce' in the upcoming five-match Test series against the visitors.

England looking to put pressure back on India on Day 3

England looking to put pressure back on India on Day 3

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

England will draw confidence from India's strong comeback from a similar situation and continue to play aggressively when play resumes on Day 3 in the rescheduled fifth Test, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, says veteran seamer James Anderson.

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may be pressing for harsh punishment against James Anderson, but former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer says the England pacer does not merit a four-match ban for his spat with Ravindra Jadeja, adding he could have sorted out the issue in minutes.

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

England will miss the skill and energy of leading wicket-taker James Anderson in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge, former batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday.

England pacer Anderson fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

England pacer Anderson fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

England pacer James Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second day of the ongoing fifth Test against India in London.

Stats: Kohli the walking wicket for Anderson

Stats: Kohli the walking wicket for Anderson

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

James Anderson seems to have identified a chink in Virat Kohli's technique, especially his weakness outside the off-stump, having him caught behind the wickets on all the four occasions he has got him out in this series.

Anderson on Broad's 35-run over against Bumrah...

Anderson on Broad's 35-run over against Bumrah...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson backed Stuart Broad, who was on the receiving end of an unwanted record on Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The pair will face England in their World Cup match at Lord's on June 25 and are also likely to endure hostile reception during the Ashes, which begins at Edgbaston on August 1.

Will Anderson's absence affect England in Durban Test?

Will Anderson's absence affect England in Durban Test?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

There is sufficient depth in England's bowling department to make up for the absence of their record wicket taker James Anderson in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, Stuart Broad said.

England pacers Broad, Anderson say no to IPL

England pacers Broad, Anderson say no to IPL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Refusing to succumb to the lure of the cash-awash Indian Premier League (IPL), England pace duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson on Monday opted out of the Twenty20 extravaganza, saying they want to keep themselves in prime condition for national duty. Broad said, through his management agency, that he would love to play in the IPL at some point of time but as of now international cricket topped his priority list.

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Injured Anderson misses out as England unchanged for India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

England have named an unchanged squad for their tour of India with their all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson not included in the initial 16-man list for the five-Test series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

Inzamam slams Anderson over comments on Kohli

Inzamam slams Anderson over comments on Kohli

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam-ul Haq criticised James Anderson for his uncharitable comments about Virat Kohli's technique, saying that the England pacer should first take wickets in India before questioning the Indian skipper's capabilities.

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Jason Holder struck his maiden first-class century to lead the West Indies to a draw in the first Test in Antigua on Friday after James Anderson had become England's leading Test wicket-taker.

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Veteran Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor on Thursday created history by making a resolute return to international cricket after a hiatus of of three-and-a-half years.

We want to win it for Freddie, says Anderson

We want to win it for Freddie, says Anderson

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

With England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff gearing up for his swansong Test, pace bowler James Anderson wants to give his outgoing teammate a fitting farewell by winning the Ashes series.