Published 16:17 IST, July 2nd 2020
James Anderson seen with new, post COVID-19 wicket-taking celebration; watch video
James Anderson, in the video shared by the England Cricket, is seen using only elbow contacts and giving smiles after trapping Joe Denly in front of the wicket.
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England Cricket took to ir official Twitter handle on Wednesday and shared a video of veteran pacer James Anderson's latest wicket-taking celebration during ir intra-squad match. Team Stokes and Team Buttler are currently playing against each or after cricket action resumed in England post-COVID-19.
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England vs West Indies 2020: James Anderson's latest wicket-taking celebration
In latest video, James Anderson is seen using only elbow contacts and giving smiles after picking up a wicket. James Anderson, after trapping Joe Denly (48) LBW, celebrated wicket with elbow dabs despite wicket-keeper Ben Foakes raising his hands for high-five celebration. Here's James Anderson celebration after taking a wicket
England vs West Indies 2020: James Anderson wickets
James Anderson, who is playing for Team Stokes in practice game, bowled 18 overs and returned with figures of 2 for 49. Joe Denly and Dan Lawrence were two Anderson wickets on Wednesday. Apart from sharing video of Anderson wickets, ECB also posted an im of pacer where he is seen using hand sanitisers multiple times during course of day.
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England vs West Indies 2020: Ben Stokes on his style of cricket and England captaincy
England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was recently appointed skipper, has said that his style of playing will t change even if he has additional responsibility as skipper. While talking to BBC, Ben Stokes said that he always attempts to generate positivity, with both bat and ball and that he will continue to do so if handed over reins of side in first Test at as Bowl in Southampton.
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Talking about leading England side in 1st Test, Stokes said that it as a huge hour to become captain of England and he was looking forward to stint despite being aware that it was just for one game in absence of skipper Joe Root.
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England vs West Indies 2020: Jofra Archer looking to make an impact in intra-squad match
Jofra Archer, who is currently representing Jos Buttler side in intra-squad match, will be looking to put up a solid performance ahead of first Test against West Indies. Archer recently joined squad after his two rounds of coronavirus tests returned negative.
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England vs West Indies 2020 schedule
England is scheduled to take on West Indies in a three-match Test series set to be played in a bio-secure environment. Both England and West Indies teams have completed mandatory isolation period and n proceeded towards resuming full-fledged training behind closed doors. first Test of series will commence on July 8 at as Bowl. second and third Tests will be played at Old Trafford subsequently dates for which are July 16 and July 24.
(IM: ENGLAND CRICKET / TWITTER)
16:11 IST, July 2nd 2020