Veteran England fast bowler Jimmy Anderson is eagerly looking forward to the historic Test series in Pakistan, saying his teammates are “kissing a bit” for an exciting challenge in the subcontinent.
The first test will be played in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from December 1, after which matches will be held in Multan and Karachi. Ben Stokes-led England are touring Pakistan for the first time in 17 years and the 40-year-old Anderson is the only member of the team, having previously toured the country in 2005, but has only featured in tour matches and ODIs. ,
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Pakistan is the only cricketing nation where the veteran pacer – the highest wicket-taker in the world – is yet to play a Test during his more than two decades of professional cricket.
“(We’re) really excited,” Anderson was quoted as saying by PlanetSport.com. One part of him was wonderful in the summer.
“Again, a really exciting challenge for us here to be a part of… different conditions, different to what we have experienced before as a group. It’s a really exciting challenge and I think we’re all just doing a little bit of it.”
Earlier this year, Australia became the first of the Big Three cricket-playing nations to tour Pakistan, with the visitors led by Pat Cummins winning the series 1-0.
“We are trying to make sure we (bowlers) have all the bases covered for every eventuality and make sure we know what areas we can set, as well as talk about their batsmen. are doing and trying to plan for them.
“But I think, at this stage, it’s happened in the Test team for a couple of years, especially where we, I wouldn’t say we’re self-sufficient, but we look after each other, and we have a very good Have analysts.
“We’ve got great coaches around us and have seen some of the best captains in the world in our group, so we can pick their brains as well and we feel we have what it takes to take 20 wickets each ” Test match,” he said.
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