RAWALPINDI (Pakistan): Wily tempo bowler James Anderson vowed on Tuesday to proceed the aggressive type England have adopted just lately regardless of the probability of bowling on unresponsive pitches for the Test sequence towards Pakistan.
Anderson is the one survivor of England’s final sequence in Pakistan — in 2005 — and whereas he did not play then, the 40-year-old will spearhead England’s assault within the first Test beginning Thursday.
Asked what his goal can be on low and sluggish pitches, Anderson replied: “Taking wickets”.
Despite his age, Anderson has been the important thing to England’s six wins from seven beneath the brand new management of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
“The introduction of Ben as captain and Brendon as coach has also helped in terms of thinking outside the box,” stated Anderson
“In terms of field settings and plans that you use on the field… I think we might have to, maybe, think outside the box a little bit over the next few weeks.”
Anderson stated there was an artwork to taking 20 wickets to win a Test.
“The challenge is trying to find something in unresponsive pitches — that is the sort of skill of being a Test cricketer who plays all around the world.”
Anderson has 667 wickets from 175 Tests, eclipsed solely by Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australian Shane Warne (708).
Anderson stated he was delighted to be again in Pakistan.
“We know how many cricket fans are in Pakistan and how much they love and support not just Pakistan cricket team, but cricket in general around the world,” he stated.
“It’s amazing… thank you on behalf not just of myself, but the whole team for the welcome we’ve had.”
Anderson additionally praised Pakistan as an outfit, able to difficult anybody in all codecs of the sport.
“We know how good they are,” he stated.
Anderson stated England can be paying particular consideration to Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, one of many world’s prime batsmen.
“We’re well aware how important a wicket Babar is for Pakistan,” stated Anderson.
Anderson is the one survivor of England’s final sequence in Pakistan — in 2005 — and whereas he did not play then, the 40-year-old will spearhead England’s assault within the first Test beginning Thursday.
Asked what his goal can be on low and sluggish pitches, Anderson replied: “Taking wickets”.
Despite his age, Anderson has been the important thing to England’s six wins from seven beneath the brand new management of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
“The introduction of Ben as captain and Brendon as coach has also helped in terms of thinking outside the box,” stated Anderson
“In terms of field settings and plans that you use on the field… I think we might have to, maybe, think outside the box a little bit over the next few weeks.”
Anderson stated there was an artwork to taking 20 wickets to win a Test.
“The challenge is trying to find something in unresponsive pitches — that is the sort of skill of being a Test cricketer who plays all around the world.”
Anderson has 667 wickets from 175 Tests, eclipsed solely by Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australian Shane Warne (708).
Anderson stated he was delighted to be again in Pakistan.
“We know how many cricket fans are in Pakistan and how much they love and support not just Pakistan cricket team, but cricket in general around the world,” he stated.
“It’s amazing… thank you on behalf not just of myself, but the whole team for the welcome we’ve had.”
Anderson additionally praised Pakistan as an outfit, able to difficult anybody in all codecs of the sport.
“We know how good they are,” he stated.
Anderson stated England can be paying particular consideration to Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, one of many world’s prime batsmen.
“We’re well aware how important a wicket Babar is for Pakistan,” stated Anderson.