The Ashes 2013-14: 3 Players who didn't deliver for England in the Ashes

3. James Anderson

James Anderson

James Anderson has been the one, who is really expected to strike for England with the ball. But, it’s sad to say that, he has been really disappointing. James Anderson is considered as one of the best fast bowlers of our generation. But, he hasn’t been performing up to his potentials.

From his 6 Innings, of the 3 test matches, Anderson has bowled for 123.1 overs giving away 409 runs, and taking only 7 wickets. Anderson’s strike rate in test cricket is 59.3, but he has been disappointing in the Ashes with a strike rate of 105.5. James Anderson’s bowling average in test cricket is 30.70, but in this Ashes series it has gone to 58.42.

If James Anderson had struck for England, with the new ball and as well as with the old ball, with his reverse swing, it would have really been a different ball game all together. Personally i feel that, he should have pitched his deliveries a bit more fuller, so that he can swing the bowl and invite the batsmen for a drive, and that’s where his strength is.