The Ashes 2013: Five players to look out for in the fifth Test

3. James Anderson (32 runs and 17 wickets)

James Anderson

The Lancashire seamer hasn’t done enough justice to his talent after a spirited ten-wicket haul in the first game. He has bowled with fire, but hasn’t managed to get enough purchase from the wickets on offer. The reverse swing, one of his chief weapons, seems to have vanished from his armoury.

Nevertheless, Jimmy has maintained an immaculate line and length throughout the entire series, and has been profligate only on very few occasions. Skipper Alastair Cook hailed him as the world’s best bowler after the win at Trent Bridge and it is high time Anderson repays his faith by dishing out a classy display of swing bowling to ensure Australia’s complete humiliation.