Published: Jul 26, 2015, 03:25 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 26, 2015, 03:25 PM (IST)
Australian legend and current selector Mark Waugh heavily criticized James Anderson for England’s massive 405-run loss to Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Anderson, who excels at home with the ball and had never gone wicketless at Lord’s, finished the game without a wicket in either innings for the first time in 64 Tests with figures of 0-137. The English holds the record of most number of wickets at the famous venue (75), but sadly for England, he failed to make any impact this time leading to a disastrous show put up by the home side. READ: Ashes 2015: Chris Rogers on road to play 3rd Test at Edgbaston
According to a report from Cricket Australia, Waugh considered that the Lancashire cricketer was not interested in the game and said that the pacer is capable of doing that on occasions.
“I was really stunned by the lack of energy, particularly by James Anderson. The bowlers didn’t look like they had anywhere near the same amount of energy. I think the big worry (for England), anyone can lose a game, but it’s how you lose it. From my point of view, that was a really heartless performance. It was a terrible performance by England. READ: Stuart Broad assures England will be different side in 3rd 2015 Ashes Test
Like anyone, they probably didn’t come out as well as he would have liked on day one. Batters and bowlers have those types of days. They might have been a completely different story if that edge from Rogers in the first over went to hand. Who knows? There’s no point contemplating that,” former cricketer added. READ: Michael Clarke spends much needed time in middle ahead of 3rd Ashes Test
Anderson, who has claimed 406 wickets off 106-Tests, will hope to bounce back when the third Ashes game begins on Wednesday.
