Anderson played very well during England’s tour of India 2021, taking 8 wickets in 3 matches at 15:88.
Ben Stokes shocked everyone by picking Mark Wood over James Anderson, one of the greatest bowlers of all time. The transfer did not go as well as the English management had hoped. Wood finished the match bowling only 25 runs and did not pick up his wickets.
On a poor Hyderabad wicket, Wood’s pace went to waste against the Indian batsmen. Although he proved economical, unlike his counterpart Jasprit Bumrah, Wood did not make full use of the available reverse spin.
India vs England
England cricket team won the match despite a failed selection. But will Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum change their tunes for the IND vs ENG 2nd Test?
James Anderson or Ollie Robinson for Mark Wood?
With the Hyderabad pitch not offering much help with the new ball and lacking pace, it would be wise to pick either James Anderson or Ollie Robinson for their excellent skills. We have seen Mark Wood do well in the outdoor conditions, but the fast bowler is yet to prove himself on the Asian pitches.
Anderson impressed everyone during England’s previous tour of India in 2021 when he put Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill into bat. The 41-year-old also played very well in Pakistan during their 2022 tour..