Cricket: Anderson should be fit for final Test
Published:Wednesday | August 17, 2011 | 2:20 PM
James Anderson seems to be winning his fitness battle ahead of England's final Test against India at The Oval, which starts tomorrow.
The seamer bowled for 30 minutes during a net session this morning, apparently without any discomfort from a "minor" thigh injury.
With Chris Tremlett ruled out because of an injured back, England took the precaution of calling up Graham Onions as cover.
Captain Andrew Strauss said he was boosted by the way Anderson had performed in training.
Anderson has taken 18 wickets at 24.27 in the series to move second behind South Africa's Dale Steyn in the bowling rankings.
England lead the four-match series 3-0 and as a result have overtaken India as the number one Test side in the world.
