Sam Curran said he was “shocked” at James Anderson’s international future being called into question after the England great returned to fo...
Sam Curran said he was “shocked” at James Anderson’s international future being called into question after the England great returned to form with two wickets on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Southampton on Thursday.
Anderson had stumps figures of 2-35 in 15 overs when a combination of rain and bad light, amid fears of a lightning strike, cut short the day’s play with Pakistan struggling at 126-5.
By his own admission, the 38-year-old Anderson had not been at his best with a match haul of 1-67 during England’s three-wicket win in the first Test at his Old Trafford home ground last week.
But he denied rumours of imminent retirement and Thursday’s haul meant Anderson is now just eight wickets away from becoming the first paceman to take 600 in Tests.
“I was pretty shocked with all the stuff that was going on about him (Anderson),” left-arm swing bowler Curran, recalled in place of express quick Jofra Archer, told reporters.
“Anyone who doubts him isn’t very sensible. He proved again today how world-class he is and approaching 600 is really exciting for all of us.
“I’m just enjoying having him around and learning from him. He was out there helping me through my spells,” added Curran, who had...
