IND VS ENG: England pacer James Anderson eyes Test return

LONDON: Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday said he is keeping his 'fingers crossed' for a return against India in the rescheduled fifth Test match, starting at Edgbaston on Friday.

Anderson, who will turn 40 next month, missed his side's 3-0 sweep over World Test champions New Zealand at Headingley because of 'puffy ankle', though he was seen bowling during breaks in the Test.

"I hate missing games. After that game at Headingley the feeling around the group is so good you want to be around it as much as possible," Anderson told Sky Sports.

"It was disappointing to miss the last game, seeing the guys out on the field having a good time and playing well. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I can get back in this week," he added.

The rescheduled match is part of last year's five-Test series which had to be cancelled after the fourth Test due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. India leads the series 2-1. Agencies

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