‘Nice to hear there’s a chance’ – Anderson hoping for Test comeback under Stokes – ICC Cricket

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Anderson, who has played 169 Test matches and picked up 640 wickets was left out of England’s tour of the West Indies.

England though fared poorly in the Caribbean, losing the three-match series 1-0, with Joe Root deciding to step down as the Test skipper, paving the way for Ben Stokes to take over.

Key stated in his press conference that the pair would be reintroduced in the Test setup, saying, “One of the first things Ben Stokes said was ‘Jimmy and Broady are coming back’ and I agree.

Speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire, Anderson said that he was elated that there was still a chance for him and Broad to play international cricket.

Anderson, 39, added that he will still have to earn his place in the England XI with consistent performances in the County Championship.

Anderson concluded that it was time for English cricket to get back to winning ways, having struggled recently.

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