Sunday , November 24 2024

England-Windies second Test from today, Anderson in the role of mentor

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When the second Test between England and West Indies begins on Thursday, July 18, hosts England will be without their fast bowler James Anderson after a long absence. England are leading the series 1-0 and will try to increase their lead. On the other hand, the Windies team will try their best to win and level the series.

The match will start at 3:30 pm. Anderson has retired from Test cricket at Lord's but he will be in the dressing room with the team, Anderson has been given a big responsibility after retirement. After saying goodbye to the team captained by Ben Stokes, Anderson has now become a part of coach Brendon McCullum's team. Anderson has been appointed as England's bowling mentor. He was seen in the role of mentor for the first time in the team's practice on Tuesday. When he came on the field in his new England track suit, former teammates and new coaching support staff welcomed him with applause. Anderson helped McCullum in the slip catch drill. After this, he worked for a long time with Mark Wood and Dillon Pennington in the nets.