After leading the three-match Test series 2-0 in Sri Lanka, its time to preserve players for England cricket. Meanwhile, they are all set to give rest to James Anderson and call lanky fast bowler, Stuart Broad back in the side. Also, the visitors already bagged the series by winning the games at Galle and Pallekele convincingly.
Anderson to rest for the third Test
Of late, James Anderson has done a great job for England by rolling his arms whenever it mattered the most. He made a quick recovery to feature against India, and since then, he was a force to reckon with.
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However, James Anderson had delivered the goods against India and then repeated his heroics in the tough Sri Lankan conditions as well. On the other hand, Stuart Broad would be eager to don the jersey after being benched for last two Tests.
Meanwhile, it is also the perfect time to rest someone like James Anderson and give some match time to Stuart Broad in the Asian conditions. Though it would have been Broad-Anderson pair for Sri Lanka tour, the emergence of Sam Curran made things tough for Stuart Broad.
BREAKING: @englandcricket to rest James Anderson for final Test in Sri Lanka with Stuart Broad taking his place. #SSN pic.twitter.com/qGP1teB4Yp
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 21, 2018
Sam Curran not only delivering the goods in the fast bowling department but also making the difference for the team with his batting heroics. He played a key role against India and also repeated the same against Islanders as well.
Coming to the series, at Galle, which was Rangana Herath’s retirement Test, the debutant Ben Foakes incredible century helped them to get over the things while Jennings’ knock helped them to bag the game. Meanwhile, in Pallekele, it was Joe Root, who stood tall in the middle to score a fantabulous century. His stunning knock was followed by the collective bowling effort thus helping England bag a series victory in Sri Lanka.