On the fifth day of an intense first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, James Anderson claimed the man of the match award after a critical contribution.
By Chris Boden
Published 15th Jul 2013, 11:30 GMT
England's James Anderson celebrates after bowling Ashton Agar caught Alastair Cook for14 during day five of the First Investec Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2013. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only. No commercial use. No Book use. No transmission of moving images. Official sponsor logos only. Call 44 (0)1158 447447 for further information.
The “Burnley Express” took four wickets on the final day, for 10 in the match, including the vital scalp of Brad Haddin, with Australia 14 runs from victory.
And Anderson felt his haul of 10-158 was his best Test performance to date.
He said: “Yeah I’d say so.
England's James Anderson celebrates after bowling Ashton Agar caught Alastair Cook for14 during day five of the First Investec Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2013. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only. No commercial use. No Book use. No transmission of moving images. Official sponsor logos only. Call 44 (0)1158 447447 for further information.
