James Anderson
England
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Andrew Hughes /
16 November 2010 /
"With a four man attack, England cannot afford passengers so he will be expected to keep things tight if the ball isn’t swinging."
In English conditions "Jimmy" is devastating but he'll have to work hard for his wickets on hard and bouncy wickets in draining sunshine....
James Anderson
Nickname: Jimmy, Daisy
Right arm fast-medium bowler
Tests: 52
Bowling Average: 31.75
Ashes Experience: Played in 2006-07 and 2009 series
Ashes Bowling Average: 56.17
Ashes Wickets: 17
Ashes role:
A strike bowler, he will be looking to take early wickets while the Kookaburra ball still swings and utilise reverse swing later on. With a four man attack, England cannot afford passengers so he will be expected to keep things tight if the ball isn't swinging.
Likes: Bowling with the Duke ball on a cloudy morning in Manchester
Dislikes: Bowling overseas where he averages 43.84 runs per wicket
Trivia: Became the first cricketer to appear on the front cover of a gay magazine
Odds to be top England bowler: [6.2]
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