Anderson eyes a spot in England side for New Zealand Tests.
Veteran England pacer James Anderson made his intentions very clear of making a comeback to the Test side and said that he was ready for his recall ahead of the team’s next assignment against New Zealand.
Anderson was dropped from England’s tour of the West Indies earlier this year, but he is highly likely to make a comeback for the upcoming three-match home Test series against New Zealand in June after a change in the power, with Ben Stokes being the new captain and Brendon McCullum as head coach.
He is currently playing in the County Championship 2022 for Lancashire, and he is raring to go in the whites as he declared himself fit, as the squad for the New Zealand Test is set to be announced later this week.
James Anderson told Sky Sports: “I don’t want to be counting my chickens, I want to make sure I am bowling well, taking wickets, and in good form if and when that call comes.”
He added, “For most of the year I have been thinking about trying to start the season well for Lancashire and preparing for that. I feel in good shape, in good form, so I am happy with the way things are going and I will be absolutely delighted if I do get back into the team.”
Notably, Anderson has looked in decent form during the County Championship 2022, as he bagged 11 wickets at an average of 19.54 and an impressive economy rate of 1.83 in three matches.
He also opened up about his disappointment of being dropped from the England team.
He signed off by saying, “The way things have been going over the winter, I set my mind on trying to bowl well for Lancashire and put in performances that selectors would take note of. I am just keeping my fingers crossed for later in the week as it is something that every cricket player wants to do is play for England. So, if that call came I would be absolutely delighted.”
Here’s England vs New Zealand Test series schedule:
First Test: Lord's - June 2-6
Second Test: Trent Bridge - June 10-14
Third Test: Headingley - June 23-27