Siraj complained of a sore ankle ahead of the three-match ODI series against West Indies which is set to be played from Thursday at the Kensington Oval Barbados. As a precautionary measure, the BCCI medical team advised the pacer to take rest.
James Anderson, who will turn 41 this Sunday, has retained his place in the final Test. The veteran pacer has failed to live up to his reputation in the series. He has claimed four wickets in three Tests this year at an average of 76.75.
His recovery will undoubtedly be closely watched by England selectors as their focus shifts from the ongoing Ashes to the white-ball series against Ireland and New Zealand in September.
Ever since his international debut in 2011, this Kiwi speedster has made a name for himself with his on-point yorkers, pace, accuracy and aggression. Often taking quick wickets when his opposition was at a single digit score, he earned a reputation as a bowler who would make the cricket scor
England bowlers dismiss the duo of set batters while Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh continue to re-build in an engaging second session of the first day of the fourth Test match of the Ashes 2023 series at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday recalled veteran pacer James Anderson to their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting from Wednesday.