Ashes 2023: England are better team with James Anderson in it, says Moeen Ali as the pacer replaces Ollie Robinson
On July 19 at Manchester, England will play Australia in the fourth Test match. The fourth Test will be played with England’s goal of preserving the series in mind. After three Test matches, they are down 1-2; to stage an incredible comeback victory, they must win the final two. James Anderson will replace Ollie Robinson for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, starting on Wednesday.
There was only one lineup adjustment made by the Ben Stokes-led England. Ollie Robinson, who experienced a back spasm on Day 1 of the preceding Test match at Leeds, was replaced by James Anderson, who was returned by the team. When discussing the pacer, Moeen Ali claimed that Anderson made England a better squad.
Ashes 2023: England are better team with James Anderson in it, says Moeen Ali
“James Anderson is the best bowler we have. I actually thought that the matches he played in, he bowled really well. He has been a bit unfortunate with catches and there is no doubt that England are a better team with James Anderson in it,” Ali said while speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of the fourth Test match.
Anderson will probably play his final Ashes Test match at his home field because Old Trafford will host the United Kingdom’s final Ashes Test match until 2031. Ali claimed Anderson is the best bowler England has ever had while discussing the subject, and he should do well in Manchester.
The greatest bowler England has ever had is Jimmy Anderson. Ali said in the pre-game press conference that he hopes to bowl well and get us the wickets because this may be his final Test at his home stadium.
In the third Test of the series, Anderson was left off of the English team. Anderson, while being a miser, was unable to bowl with the threatening seam he is known for. Additionally, England has changed their batting order. In Manchester, Moeen Ali will take the field at No. 3 and Harry Brook at No. 5.
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