Anderson removed from Sri Lanka tour
England will be without veteran fast bowler James Anderson for their tour to Sri Lanka later this month, after his knee injury failed to heal sufficiently.
Anderson bowled through the injury during the English summer, but the ECB have opted to let him rest further so he'll be fit for the World Cup in February. This means both he and Stuart Broad are both nursing knee injuries.
A statement on the CB website read: "Anderson experienced some knee discomfort during the summer and in preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup will undergo a graded return to bowling programme over the next two months.
"Anderson's return to bowling programme will include a period in South Africa in December with the England Performance Programme in preparation for the tri-series against Australia and India and the ICC Cricket World Cup.
"At present Anderson will not be replaced in the squad for the Sri Lanka tour."
Latest
-
NewsTymal Mills credits The Hundred with key role in his England recall
Mills was named in England’s T20 World Cup squad after starring in the 100-ball franchise competition.
-
NewsECB to decide this week if Ashes tour of Australia can go ahead
Australia’s stringent approach to coronavirus restrictions has cast doubt on the marquee series.
-
NewsEngland still among T20 World Cup favourites without Stokes and Archer – Buttler
When England landed the 50-over crown at in 2019, Buttler, Stokes and Archer were the men who delivered for their country when the pressure was on.
-
NewsThis winter’s Ashes series will go ahead, says Australia captain Tim Paine
Joe Root has refused to fully commit to the tour, with the first Test scheduled for December 8.
-
NewsWarwickshire land glorious domestic double with Bob Willis Trophy win
Bears see of Lancashire with ease.
-
NewsIreland batter Paul Stirling cannot wait for the Men’s T20 World Cup
The explosive opener is excited for Ireland to once more test themselves against the best.
-
NewsEngland’s postponed tour of Holland rearranged for next June
England last faced the Dutch during the 2014 World Cup where they suffered a shock defeat.
-
NewsWill Rhodes and Rob Yates hit centuries as Warwickshire dominate Lancashire
Matt Parkinson was rewarded for his toil on a placid pitch with three wickets.
-
News
Jos Buttler against going to Australia without family as he awaits Ashes clarity
Buttler is preparing to fly to the United Arab Emirates next week for the Twenty20 World Cup.
-
NewsECB is braced for ‘more challenging discussions’ over Ashes tour
ECB chair Ian Watmore admitted there are more hurdles to be cleared after last week receiving the latest update from Cricket Australia.