Despite performing credibly in the 2021-22 Ashes series in Australia, the England selectors left out Anderson and Broad for the West Indies tour and reasoned that they needed to blood more youngsters.
Although the two were assured of staying in contention for selection, the seasoned pair felt disappointed.
Speaking at the new Broadcasting House during the relaunch of the Tailenders’ Podcast, Anderson said his co-host Greg James played an integral role in preventing him from taking any rash decisions.
He was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail:
The 40-year-old returned in the summer of 2022 and made an impact straightaway, taking six wickets against New Zealand at Lord’s. The second Test of the series saw him cross 650 Test scalps, becoming the first pacer to achieve the milestone. Currently, he has 675 victims in 177 games at an average of 26.13.
“It’s nice to be in this group and still feel wanted” - James Anderson
Anderson admitted to enjoying himself in the current playing group but wants to take it one game at a time to be fit for the Ashes series in Australia in 2025. The Lancashire seamer added:
Australia will visit England later this year to defend their urn, having retained it with a 2-2 result in the 2019 series.
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