England's leading Test wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are presently the most successful fast bowling pairs in the world cricket. The duo’s credentials with the red ball are still unmatched who have led the baton of England's bowling line-up for years.
Anderson and Broad have brought a lot of laurels for England over the years playing together, but now the side is rotating them in order to prepare themselves to be ready to challenge the Test world as the two legends are in the final days of their international career.
However, Anderson hopes to bowl alongside Broad in the third and final Test against the West Indies starting on Friday (July 24) at the Old Trafford Cricket ground in Manchester.
Anderson said, “I presume the best three players will play but it's going to be a difficult decision for Joe and Chris and there will be some disappointed guys. Our record together speaks for itself and I'd really like to think that if we are both fit and England are picking their best bowling attack then we'd both be in that. It's a good position to be in because it shows we have strength in depth.”
England will certainly have to make tough decisions while picking their pace attack for the series decider with the likes of Anderson, Wood and Archer all looking to return to the playing XI, while Broad, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes having made an impressive contribution to England's series-leveling 113-run victory in the second Test in Manchester.
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Meanwhile, England camp is still dealing with aches and pains after the two Tests against the Windies and veteran pacer said: “There is a bit of stiffness with the bowlers but that's inevitable.”
He signed off by saying, “It's about being smart with the practice now and going into Friday really fresh. We have a great opportunity to win the series and we want to kick on from the last test's win. If we keep looking to improve I'm sure we'll put in another good performance this week.”
(With Reuters Inputs)
