The Ashes 2013: Top 5 bowlers to watch out for

1. James Anderson

Arguably the best bowler in Test match cricket at the moment. James Anderson will be thirsting for a major Ashes success in home conditions. He is certainly at the peak of his career. His ability to swing the ball both ways without giving the batsman anything like a caution is lethal. His action helps him disguise the delivery remarkably well.

However, what makes him more potent than any other swing bowler is his ability to stay in the game even when the ball has lost its shine and has not begun to reverse. He has delivered a stock delivery that he bowls on a line and length and hitting the prominent seam getting it to move either side from the pitch. It’s a wicket taking deliver in its own right and also helps him contain the flow of runs. He will be Alastair Cook’s most potent weapon at Ashes 2013.