James Anderson Injury: Updates on England Cricket Star's Status and Ashes Return

England will be without pace bowler James Anderson for the fifth Test of the 2015 Ashes series after the player suffered a side strain on July 30.

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Anderson to Miss Remainder of Ashes

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Jonathan Agnew of the BBC confirmed Anderson's status for the Oval Test.

Anderson suffered the injury with England on the brink of a third Test victory in Birmingham, looking to establish a 2-1 series lead, per BBC Sport. Despite the interruption, the Three Lions sealed the win and followed up with a stunning display in the pivotal fourth Test, confirming a famous Ashes triumph.

Anderson's pre-injury contribution was vital. He provided the response England needed after their second-Test hammering at Lord's by assuming control with six wickets on the first day at Edgbaston.

England removed the visitors for 136 during that first innings, with Anderson taking six for 47, reported by Sam Sheringham of BBC Sport. After going wicketless at Lord's, Anderson's remarkable turnaround was the catalyst for the home side's revival and eventual series win.

However, that contribution will prove to be his last.

Anderson took 10 wickets this series across 87 overs, recorded by ESPN Cricinfo. This includes 20 maidens and 275 runs conceded with an economy of 3.16.

His performance in Birmingham was his most prolific, with his second-best stats coming at Cardiff, where he finished with three for 43 during Australia's first innings.