English cricket is collectively crossing its fingers that a groin injury to James Anderson is not a serious threat to their Ashes hopes.
Anderson was pulled from action for Lancashire on day two against Somerset at Old Trafford after bowling 14 overs on day one before feeling a twinge in the area. The 40-year-old seamer did not appear on the field at all on the second day as a precaution while he received attention from physio Sam Byrne.
The injury has been described by Lancashire as a ‘minor issue’ and it is hoped that further assessment will confirm there isn’t a tear.
