James Anderson He is in doubt for England in the first Test of the summer, starting against Ireland on 1 June, following confirmation that he had suffered a “minor strain in his right groin” while playing for Lancashire.
After returning figures of 14–7–16–2 on the first day, Anderson took no further part in the County Championship game against Somerset at Old Trafford. His absence was followed by no official update on the injury until the ECB released the news on Sunday evening, less than three weeks before the game at Lord’s.
England are expected to announce their squad to face Ireland next week, with Anderson, who went for scans on Saturday, to be assessed “closer to the time”, according to an ECB statement.
With the start of the Ashes less than a month away, and Lancashire not playing any first-class cricket between now and June 11, Anderson may struggle to prove his fitness ahead of the first Test of the series at Edgbaston .
The injury will bring back memories of Australia’s trip in 2019, when Anderson took over as opener but bowled just four overs before suffering a series-ending calf strain. The 40-year-old, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test history, has played four out of five matches for Lancashire so far this season, taking 16 wickets at 20.30.
England are already likely to be without Jofra Archer for the start of the Ashes, with the fast bowler set to continue rehabilitation on a long-term elbow problem after returning early from the IPL, while Olly Stone is expected to be out for several weeks. hopefully. Strained hamstring while playing for Nottinghamshire.
