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England recall James Anderson for fourth Ashes Test against Australia

The fourth Test begins on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Anderson's home ground, where England must win to level the series

Published on: Jul 17, 2023 04:24 PM IST
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England have made one change to their team for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, with fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Monday.

England's James Anderson during practice (Action Images via Reuters)
England's James Anderson during practice (Action Images via Reuters)

The fourth Test begins on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Anderson's home ground, where England must win to level the series. Australia lead the series 2-1 and even a draw would see them retain the urn.

Anderson, England's leading wicket-taker in tests (688), was rested for the third test after the 40-year-old struggled to make an impact in the series with just three wickets in the first two matches.

Robinson makes way after he was injured in the third test, suffering from back spasms which saw him bowl only 11.2 overs in the first innings. He did not bowl in the second innings with Chris Woakes sharing the new ball with Stuart Broad.

Despite Robinson writing in a Wisden column that he was "100% fit for Manchester", England have gone with Anderson's experience while Mark Wood and Chris Woakes retain their places after they led the hosts to victory in Headingley.

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.
 
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