England bowler James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test with calf injury

Will Macpherson6 August 2019

England will be without James Anderson for the second Ashes test following scans on a calf injury.

Anderson pulled out up on day one of the first Test at Edgbaston after bowling just four overs, with the hosts going on to lose by 251 runs.

England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker has now also been ruled out of Lord's Test, which starts on August 14 and runs until August 18.

An ECB statement read: "The MRI confirmed that Anderson has suffered a calf injury. As a result of the injury, he will commence a rehabilitation programme working with the England and Lancashire medical teams.

"Anderson will miss the second Test match, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday, August 14th. He will be reassessed on an ongoing basis regarding his availability for the rest of the Ashes series."

England will confirm their squad for the second Test later in the week, with World Cup star Jofra Archer vying to replace Anderson after his own fitness issues ruling him out of the Edgbaston Test.

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