India vs England: How James Anderson matches up to Glenn McGrath and Dale Steyn in Asia

India vs England Test series is scheduled to launch from Friday, February 5 onwards at M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai. series is pivotal for both sides as it is ir final respective attempts to secure a spot in final of ongoing ICC World Test Championship. England fans will be pinning much hopes on ir seasoned pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Bro in order to upset famed Indian batting line-up.

James Anderson, leing wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Tests, is t considered to be  same dominant force in subcontinental conditions as he is in United Kingdom. However, 38-year-old recently starred in Sri Lanka with a five-wicket haul, his 30th in Test cricket. On back of a match and series-winning performance in Sri Lanka, here is an overall look at how Anderson holds up on tough Asian conditions in comparison to former Test pace legends Glenn McGrath and Dale Steyn.

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James Anderson wickets: A look into his record in Asia ahe of India vs England Tests

James Anderson wickets column in Test cricket makes for a staggering re. Since his Test debut in 2003, right-arm speedster has collected 606 wickets across 157 Tests at an aver of 26.60. His track record in Asia (countries like Sri Lanka, Banglesh, Pakistan and India) includes 66 wickets at an aver of 29.10, i.e. slightly higher than his overall bowling aver.

However, James Anderson’s bowling record in India alone falls flat in comparison to his general statistics. In India, he has taken just 26 wickets since his first trip to country in 2006. He has been averaging 33.46 in India, which is way worse than his career bowling aver of 26.60. But Anderson was key in England's historic 2012 series win in India, taking 12 wickets in 4 Tests.

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Former Australian quick Glenn McGrath, whose wicket-taking record was broken by Anderson in 2018, has taken 72 off his 563 Test wickets on hostile Asian conditions. Moreover, re is t much to distinguish his bowling avers in different settings as he avers an impressive 23.02 in Asia in comparison to his overall 21.64. As a result, Anderson is just 6 wickets away from passing McGrath's Asia stats, something which is a huge possibility to achieve for England veteran even if he misses out on 1-2 Tests in series due to rotation or or reasons.

On or hand, former South African speed gun Dale Steyn averd 24.11 in Asia en route to collect 92 wickets in subcontinent. right-arm speedster picked up his overall 439 wickets at an almost identical aver of 22.95.

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James Anderson’s performance in upcoming India Tests may well turn out to be a decisive factor if England are to convincingly beat India and secure a spot in ICC World Test Championship final. seasoned pacer will team-up with fellow quick Stuart Bro, who also avers on higher side in India. However, two cricketers will be keen to settle ir bowling record through ir much-awaited Indian challenge.

India vs England 2021 Test series updates

India vs England four-match Test series will be played between February 5 and March 8. While M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai will be hosting first two Tests of tour, newly-revated Sardar Patel Stium in Ahmedab will play hosts to final two matches. Here is a look at entire itinerary of England’s ongoing tour to India –

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