• Anderson’s absence confirmed by England after scan on right calf muscle
• Warwickshire bowler Woakes in line for first Test appearance in 16 months
Chris Woakes looks set to play his first Test for England in 16 months after Jimmy Anderson’s absence from the series opener with South Africa on Boxing Day was confirmed by the team management on Thursday morning. Related: South Africa’s Dale Steyn alert to carry fight to England’s radiant young things Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com