The 5 -match Test series is going to start between India and England from 20 June. This is also a shocking news about England veteran fast bowler James Anderson. 43 -year -old James Anderson will soon be seen captaining in England. This will be the first time in professional cricket when James Anderson will take charge of a team. Earlier, he has played as a player in his entire career.
James Anderson made captain
England veteran fast bowler James Anderson has been made the captain for the next two rounds of the county championship by Lancasher. 42 -year -old Anderson, who has recently been overcome by a prick injury, is ready to play for the first time in professional cricket. The decision was taken when regular captain Keaton Jennings gave up the captaincy after a poor performance and in his place Australian batsman Marcus Harris was appointed as the new captain. However, Marcus Harris is returning to Australia for his child’s birth.
Anderson retired with 704 Test wickets in his 188th and last Test match against West Indies in July last year. He is now coming on the field once again for Lancasher. The team’s performance in this season has been disappointing, so it is a big challenge for Anderson. Anderson took 5 wickets in the only championship match against Derbyshar in May this year, allowing his form. Apart from this, he has also performed brilliantly in the T20 blast.
Lancasher’s head coach’s big statement
Lancashere’s interim head coach Steven Croft told the BBC, ‘Jimmy will lead the team and it is exciting for him and us. He has captained only once and he was a pre-season tour T20 game in Dubai, so it will be good for Jimmy and players. There is a lot to give them clearly inside and outside the field. This will be a proud moment for them. Apparently this is not all because of Jimmy, but it helps and their presence, especially as captain, is a great encouragement for the rest of the players.