England
seamer James Anderson has spoken about his desire to become England’s leading
wicket taker of all time in test matches.
Even
those looking at mobile gambling sites will tell you that the 29-year-old is the leader of England’s impressive attach
right now and in the form of his life to help Andrew Strauss’ men to the top of
the world rankings.
The
Lancashire man has 240 test victims to his name, 140 behind England’s most
successful test bowler Botham and he admits that he will have to be on top of
his game for the next five years to stand a chance.
Speaking
about his future, Anderson said: “I’m excited about the success of our bowling
attack, but first and foremost, it keeps you on your toes trying to keep your
place in the side.”
“Part
of you doesn’t want to get rested for that reason because you know somebody is
going to come and step up to the plate.”
“If
I’m going to pass Ian Botham’s record then I’ll have to bowl as well as I ever
have for the next five years, which is a tough ask.”
“If
my body puts up with it then I might have a chance. It’s more a dream than an
actual goal. I’m just happy at the minute contributing to a successful
team.”
Anderson
then spoke about how pleased he was to be spending Christmas at home this year –
for the first time in two years – although he is raring to go again in
2012.
He
continued: “I’m going to try and give my first
Christmas dinner a go. I can cook a roast potato so I reckon I can cook a
turkey.”
“Everything
comes with instructions so I think it will be fine. I’m looking forward to
seeing my kids’ faces when they open their presents on Christmas
morning.”
Anderson
is pivotal to England’s hopes of staying at the top of the world rankings of
course. They face tough challenges in the next twelve months – including test series against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and South Africa
– and Anderson is a very important figure.
Not
only is he the go to bowler for Strauss and England’s biggest threat with the
new ball, but he is now an experienced member of the time and an important
figure for the likes of Steven Finn and Jade
Dernbach.
