RAWALPINDI: England’s fast bowler James Anderson has addressed a press conference ahead of the Test series between England and Pakistan. James Anderson – who has most wickets as a pacer in international cricket (overall) – will play his first-ever Test in Pakistan.
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He said “it’s been an amazing welcome. All the guys are really excited. We are coming back to play here after 17 years, so everyone knows how big this is.” He said “I’m back in Pakistan after 17 years and it’s delighted to see Pindi Cricket stadium remain the same.”
He said “we have been talking a lot about what the wicket might be like, we have looked at the Australia and South Africa series played here to try and get the idea about the conditions.”
James Anderson further said “age is just a number. I’m very fortunate that I’m naturally quite fit. But it’s also something I have really worked hard on. Happy to be back to Pakistan after so long.”
Speaking about Pak team, he said “we know how strong their batting line is from one to end, adding that “Babar Azam is the captain and of course, Pakistan’s best batter. But we won’t take the other batters lightly.”
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Responding to a question, he said “I don’t care who’s is my first test wicket in Pakistan I’ll try to contribute to team win. “
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