‘It could just add a year or two’
England's James Anderson reacts Action. Photo: Reuters
James Anderson is already the oldest English fast bowler to take the new ball in more than 50 years, but he says the COVID-19 hiatus may extend his career even further.
James Anderson is already the oldest English fast bowler to take the new ball in more than 50 years, but he says the COVID-19 hiatus may extend his career even further.
"It could just add a year or two at the end of my career," 38-year old Anderson said on his Tailenders podcast.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "I've really enjoyed being back and as odd as it is just bowling into a net. I got up to speed quite quickly. I'm off my full run up and I feel like I'm ready to play now. I need to just calm down a bit, "he added.
It's not inconceivable that Anderson could even become the first English fast bowler since Les Jackson in 1961 to play a Test after his 40th birthday.