‘I’m Done In Ashes If…’: James Anderson Interesting “Kryptonite” Take On Edgbaston Pitch

Expressing his displeasure over the flat pitch within the Ashes opener, veteran England seamer James Anderson says he is “done” if comparable tracks are produced for the reminder of the sequence. Ahead of the sequence, England skipper Ben Stokes mentioned England wished quick flat pitches to assist execute their attacking fashion of play. However, Anderson mentioned the benign Edgbaston monitor was “like kryptonite for me”.

“If all the pitches are like that I’m done in the Ashes series. That pitch was like kryptonite for me. There was not much swing, no reverse swing, no seam movement, no bounce and no pace.” “I’ve tried over the years to hone my skills so I can bowl in any conditions but everything I tried made no difference. I felt like I was fighting an uphill battle,” Anderson wrote in his column for ‘The Telegraph’.

The 40-year outdated Anderson, the world’s most profitable pacer, managed to take only one wicket within the first Test as English misplaced the match by two-wickets.

“It’s a long series and hopefully I can contribute at some point, but if all the pitches are like that I’m done in the Ashes series.” Anderson and Stuart Broad have been pivotal for England, snaring wickets occasion on flat pitches.

Anderson conceded he did not meet his personal expectation whereas additionally revealing why he wasn’t handed the second new ball late on the ultimate day.

“I know I wasn’t on top of my game this week. It was not my best performance. I know I have more to offer and contribute to the team.I want to make up for it at Lord’s and all I can do is turn up on Sunday and prepare to play.

“I did not take the brand new ball within the first innings or late on the ultimate day. I had a chat with Ben Stokes about how I felt. We agreed it was the kind of pitch the taller bowlers have been getting extra out of. I used to be utterly on board with that.” Anderson also defended teammate Ollie Robinson, who was involved in a fiery exchange with Australia opener Usman Khawaja.

The pacer has copped a lot of criticism for his expletive-laden sendoff to Khawaja.

“Ollie did nothing unsuitable when he had his second with Khawaja. In reality, I stood at mid-off for many of the recreation and did not hear something mentioned by both staff that was unacceptable,” Anderson wrote.

“I do not need Ollie to alter. I like him getting fired up. He bowls higher when he’s in that temper. From private expertise, I do know I bowl higher when I’m a bit extra aggressive and intense.

“It has revved up a few former Australia cricketers who have had a bit to say in the media. That’s OK. I’m sure I will be doing that as an ex-player.

“You need to maintain your title within the papers and maintain getting a job. It is to be anticipated. More and extra individuals will come out of the woodwork with that type of stuff because the sequence goes on.”