Saker tips Anderson to be England's standout quick

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Last Updated : Nov 04 2013 | 12:25 PM IST
England bowling coach David Saker predicts James Anderson will once again be the tourists' standout quick in the upcoming Ashes series, saying he thrives in his role as leader of the pace pack.
The Lancashire bowler has been a key figure in England's past two series triumphs over the Australians, taking 22 wickets at 29.59 in his team's 3-0 win in July-August and 24 wickets at 26.04 in their 2010-11 series victory.
Anderson remains the leader of England's pace pack and Saker predicted the 31-year-old will have another standout Ashes campaign, which gets under way in Brisbane on November 21.
"In the last visit over here, he broke the barrier that he wanted to break," Saker said.
"He wanted to prove to a lot of Australians that he could bowl well in all conditions. He came over here and had a fantastic series. Then he went to India and did a fantastic job for us.
"As far as pressure goes, he thrives under it. He thrives under the leadership banner."
Saker said when Steve Harmison and Andrew Flintoff were the front-line England bowlers, Anderson had a more low-key role.
"But since he got that leadership role, he's become an (elite) bowler. I'm looking forward to him leading us again," he said.
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First Published: Nov 04 2013 | 12:25 PM IST

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