James Anderson on England and the Ashes: 'I like not being mates with the Australians'

The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult interviews England great and new Telegraph columnist James Anderson. With the Ashes under a week away, Nick and James discuss the upcoming series, the art of sledging and why this could be the 'friendliest' Ashes yet.
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[@alanbhattarai]

Jimmy anderson living legend

[@TheIkaraCult]

Its only a man like Jimmy Anderson would make me watch a video from the Telegraph's channel

[@Stubbo1950]

Why should he retire? He's fit, motivated and at the top of his game. If he's enjoying it, carry on!

[@robchisholm2697]

Has his eye on Warne's record of 708 needs 25 wickets to take 2nd place and all summer to get there. Stays fit and bowls like he does on English wickets he could do it this Summer.

[@Stubbo1950]

@Rob Chisholm Fingers crossed he gets there by the end of the Ashes! #optimism

[@AUmarcus]

​@@robchisholm2697 Except, Warne did it in 145 matches.... Anderson's up to 179 already. 👍

[@arunsrivatsa7155]

Top of his game ? He's motivated to go past Warne

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

This is exactly what's missing with other teams than Eng and Aus, they're just so chill with this game and not passionate enough about winning. Cricket is a dying sport due to the reducing passion and aggression from players. They act all too friendly all the time.

[@shergill4301]

How many series eng and Aus won in India......how many eng won in Aus or Aus in eng..... basically every team is home country bully

[@stevenswann2835]

Despite being an Aussie, Jimmy Anderson is one of my favourite players ever. Such a craftsman - it's a joy to watch him ply his trade. Good luck (but not too much) for the upcoming ashes, Jimmy.

[@albiontillidie]

Shut up

[@lingolarker9318]

A true great (this term is bandied around far too much in cricket and in sport generally). He has nothing to prove to anyone now. How he’s managed to bring his average down to the mid 20s from early 30s in 2010 is truly remarkable. Speaks well too.

[@mattvader2023]

He has no mates anyway hahaha

[@robchisholm2697]

24 wickets is his target this ashes campaign. That will place him 2nd highest test wickets. 685 currently 3rd behind S.Warne on 708. He would love to sneak past Shane.

[@craighedges6620]

It will be impossible because he is unlikely to play more than 3 tests because of the compact schedule

[@pm110978]

@Stuart Russell I don’t think we will see playing for England in 4 years time

[@robchisholm2697]

@Craig Hedges maybe impossible during the ashes campaign , but this is the start of the English summer of cricket, there will be plenty of other tests matches he will play. 708 wickets will be a serious possibility for Anderson to reach this English Summer

[@robchisholm2697]

@Craig Hedges maybe impossible against Australia but if he is fit and picked he has all summer to reach 709 or more and secure 2nd place. Would be a brilliant achievement

[@robchisholm2697]

@Craig Hedges Ashes series is the start of the summer for England there will be test matches for England after the ashes he probably won't break 708 wickets v Australia but he has all summer not just Australia.

[@jegory6899]

Genius of bowling. One of the most intelligent cricketers in the game.

[@xXx13241]

Guy is 40 !!!!!!!!! and fast bowling for England !!! What a legend!

[@ray.shoesmith]

lol Jimmy assumes any Australian would actually want to be mates with him 😂

[@odelayrowemonkey2145]

@@lonestar6709 no. he is not.

[@lonestar6709]

@@odelayrowemonkey2145 Go roll around the floor, with Lidia Thorpe, Nat.

[@H3XGroup]

Don’t think he gives a toss about it all

[@jetpark3743]

Aussies are crass and rude.

[@Ken-pi7qk]

@@H3XGroupNeither do the Aussies

[@herbie0408]

Jesus...how is the groin ?...0:04...what a great opening question, love it

[@adhdboxingbydannydelaney4833]

I used catch bus to school with jimmy from Scott park road Burnley , he went to teds same school it’s good to see how he’s made it big ,good on him !

[@jordan614444]

As an Aussie, he wouldn't make a good mate anyway :D too square

[@ross4970]

Ben Stokes wants to entertain? Poms all out for11. That would be great entertainment.

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Very level headed guy is James Anderson. Speaks well and bowls so good that he doesnt need to have anything to do with fledging and the bad side of modern cricket. The Aussies will soon know they have been in a game with him

[@donjohns4878]

He will be a huge bonus for Oz if he plays. Don't England have any bowlers under 40?

[@messiah3133]

It's 2054. Ivy May Warner, David Warner's daughter is opening the batting for the Australian womens team. 61 year old Jimmy Anderson who now identifies as a woman is opening the bowling for England. He's steaming in and bowls a lightening fast 103 km/h delivery. In doing so he just broke the record for fastest ball ever bowled by a woman. Jimmy takes 20 wickets for 0 in both innings and scores his maiden test hundred with a crafty 502* and in the process breaking Brian Charles Lara's highest first class score. England win by 502 runs. Jimmy Anderson is awarded Woman of the Match.

[@22grena]

The English like not being mates with anyone.

[@imtiyazahmed4199]

All time greatest fast bowler ever since❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@1362pc]

Aussies don't appreciate his arrogance...

[@jetpark3743]

Australians are becoming likeable, they are working hard towards it

[@JD-vq7ln]

yet to meet an Australian I don't like. They are great people.

[@holmescampbellpeterjr665]

@@JD-vq7ln Steve Smith?

[@InvinciblePepe]

​@@JD-vq7lnyou clearly haven't met any Australian then😅

[@RaviNayyar]

Bloke refuses to age. Hate him. Legend.

[@neilchapman4037]

Is Jimmy toast? Didn't look up to it last day of the first ashes test. With Broad being 'old' and stokes' knee, do we need some young blood? Thoughts?

[@theStevenPowell]

is he friends with Ben Stokes? He is a Kiwi

[@manuelastorga2493]

He's not even mates with most of his own team.

[@eccehomer8182]

Who installed those seats? Shocking workmanship!

[@odelayrowemonkey2145]

classic english workmanship..

[@cyclobenchaprine]

uh oh seat police

[@anglerden6937]

Stevie wonder 😂

[@isaacjacobs3785]

Calm down Karen

[@aconiteuniverse]

Dell Boy.

[@henryburton6529]

My favourite cricketer ever. Has been for over a decade.

[@gus5966]

dude needs a dentist asap

[@abdulmajidhussain7942]

Jimmy is amazing. However after him n Broad we need someone to fill those boots. (Massive as they are)

[@MrMillsy1986]

As Australian, the most surprising thing about Jimmy Anderson is his accent. Just goes to show, what someone from Burnley can achieve.

[@silenusut]

“ … how was your groin …”. “Yeah, it was good.” Is Steak Tartare on the menu?

[@axelqueues1977]

first question is "how's the groin" LOL

[@royalboy850]

England Australia fathers of India and Pakistan

[@kavinshah9920]

Play to win Not to ENTERTAIN For entertainment we have circus and clouderson

[@mytwosense9135]

Don't worry fella, the feeling is mutual 😂

[@brenthargreaves7085]

Brendon Mac didn't like nz sledging because he said they weren't good enough to sledge!

[@thrusta100]

Hadlee and Bond were, but kiwi way is to let ball do the talking unlike big mouth Starc...🤦‍♂️🤡😂

[@sportsfanatic5719]

@@thrusta100 Big mouth Starc was the leading wicket taker in the last 2 World Cups.

[@thrusta100]

@@sportsfanatic5719 How's his red ball form tho? If Warnie was still with us he'd be calling for Boland to play 1st Ashes test, and Starc miss out...

[@Aman-nk5uq]

​And Starc was phenomenal in the 2023​ Ashes. Better than Cummins @@thrusta100

[@RMetsy]

Barmy Army!!!!!!

[@brendanroberts4866]

Its the barmy army that keeps me away from test cricket, just such a pain in the arse

[@hollohullu9448]

@@brendanroberts4866 god forbid fans bring any energy to cricket

[@ablebadger4]

It's brendsn roberts who keeps me away from the comments section, just such a pain in the arse.

[@ray.shoesmith]

Ahhh yes, boorish, drunken football hooligans in their off season. Absolute joys to behold, and true credits to their country and team. The embodiment of today's England 👍

[@rahulshubh8103]

Most handsome cricketer

[@thatsbollox]

Old man calf injury waits for noone. Hope it isnt this series. It has been forever finishing off footballers that held on too long.

[@jtintheuk297]

If he gets hos 24 wickets and England win the ashes I think he might feel thats enough, job done. But then again to do that hed be playing well so why wouldn't he keep going

[@AsadUllah-cl8fm]

He looks a bit like henry cavill in this video

[@ryan-jonnoble6793]

Don't blame him. Pillocks like Warner

[@crunchynutters469]

"Could this be the friendlies ashes series we've ever had?" that aged poorly.

[@MOMGEN1]

Is it just me, or is Jimmy looking more like Billy Bob Thornton?

[@tomace4898]

15 wickets to 700.

[@KevinEdgard]

being an aussie fan i think we will win it but england can give a tight fight

[@tobyargall8202]

As an aussie I think Australia will win comfortably. I think Jimmy will get to 700 in the same game Lyon gets to 500. Probably the 4th test.

[@kavinshah6768]

A true CLOUDERSON Need clouds to win 2 games no clouds and 2 wickets with 400 runs Common headingley give him some clouds

[@RahulKumar-eg5no]

Sir Jimmy Anderson

[@aconiteuniverse]

Legend.

[@harishram6677]

James clouderson 😂😂

[@shergill4301]

English pitches bully

[@jackmurphy7271]

The absolute 🐐.

[@mohammad-A927]

I remember when he had pink hair 😢

[@n3d_ludd379]

Legend

[@JavedAlam-tp5oc]

He is legend yar

[@davidmcmanus2464]

Burnley legend

[@sivan700]

He is scorpion🦂

[@himanshukumargodbole5750]

His fitness is Robust and Enormously Immaculate.

[@alinjardan8501]

Keep playing

[@henryburton6529]

Sod the media career James!!! England bowing coach pppppllllllleeeeeaaaaaassssseeeee

[@RahulKumar-ol6sp]

The world is a friendly player stop be so old and Orthodox thinkers

[@MuhammadRazib]

My idol my most favourite fast bowler ♥

[@vinayaksood5677]

Its not at all his last Ashes for sure. He will atleast play next Ashes 2025-26 in Australia.

[@harishram6677]

No way

[@InvinciblePepe]

Your mom.

[@usamashaikh3208]

SIR James Anderson..ladies and gentlemen

[@shubhamrana3606]

u forget to mention legend un his name description

[@rom-yr7ob]

Third class yeast test match.

[@JMMM1986]

Australia 5-0

[@matthewhodgson7388]

#jimmyfor700

[@pranaye.p6049]

Goat

[@VaibhavAgrawal01]

goat

[@tomianhotom2661]

Sadly think this is Jimmy and Broad’s swansong

[@jameswest6085]

not Broad hopefully

[@odelayrowemonkey2145]

@@jameswest6085 the guy's a fckin crab.

[@ashfly]

Not a bad thing though

[@Aman-nk5uq]

It was Broad's

[@keraptisblackrazor2658]

So do we.

[@supercellgenius9302]

England hve to have jimmy fit to have a chance

[@drfawad98]

Jimmy will b thr for next 3 yrs atleast...we want to see the skill of swinging the ball again and again...Jimmy forever..❤

[@harishram6677]

No way

[@wetheroyals1]

🐐

[@anglerden6937]

Bowling coach

[@danishriazwarriach7040]

Legend ❤❤❤

[@Toms_Auto11]

11:53

[@royalboy850]

Australia are WTC champions that is bigger than ashes

[@thatsbollox]

nahhhh Aust would swap it out for a 3-1 ashes win everytime. So would England.

[@villeporttila5161]

Come on mate

[@thatsbollox]

@@villeporttila5161 huh ?? that wtc is just another newly invented trophy that will be forgotten tomorrow by aussies. They actually care about the ashes.

[@grahamkutner-simon8272]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pm110978]

@@thatsbollox exactly way more important

[@davidparsons3432]

He just wants to be an Aussie....

[@ajaj1840]

England are about growing the game. It's not just about winning. It's saving test cricket with bazball

[@davidparsons3432]

​@@ajaj1840We will see....

[@jetpark3743]

Nah he doesn't use sandpaper

[@davidparsons3432]

@@jetpark3743 Only to wipe his arse....

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

I wonder if Australia are worried about 80mph short pitched bowling? 0-5 unless it rains.

[@valhaynes858]

If the Aussies think we have forgotten they have a couple of cheats in their ranks THINK AGAIN. Come on ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@SkyGlitchGalaxy]

Bring it on pommy.

[@adamsmart4929]

So boring

[@chrispengelly22]

Not sure they care... Certainly didn't stop Smith in 2019.

[@UmpireStrikesBack]

England perfected ball tampering. Imran Khan talked about learning ball tampering in county cricket. Trescothick admitted to ball tampering in his Autobiography. Panesar confessed to ball tampering in his Autobiography.

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Spare us the sanctimony. Atherton got done for the same offense. Another former captain, Vaughn, has said publicly that both Anderson and Broad were involved in ball tampering. Trescothick even **wrote in his autobiography** that he was England's designated ball tamperer in the 2005 Ashes series, implying that the whole team was in on it. Panesar admitted to ball tampering in his autobiography, too. 🤔

[@leeeldred574]

The word legend doesn’t even come close

[@92emvee]

Big fan of dhoni, but still, staying fit as a keepe is the same or sometimes less hard than for a fast bowler who bowls for 5 day games. Cheers to these veterans. Puts common people like us to shame and want us to keep us fit.

[@alikhan-ri5ye]

Baz-ball is like a sword with 2 edges, it can spectacularly backfire for england .Unlike 2005, no element of surprise here as Australia will know how england will play during ashes/

[@itsdrcheese]

Jimmy’s been on the wrong end of two 4nil Ashes defeats and a 5nil Ashes defeat. It must be tough to stay so cocky after being destroyed series after series.

[@s.w.swordingham2630]

He's literally won as many ashes series as he's lost, hasn't lost one in England

[@dpns2ster]

What did he say or do that makes him cocky? Seemed pretty down-to-earth.

[@sportsman165]

Did we watch the same video? Also, he’s the most prolific fast bowler ever. However bad the rest of the English players have been in Australia, he’s still better than most cricketers from Australia

[@ajaj1840]

He has beaten Australia lots of time and has more wickets than the Australia pace attack on his own. At least England are exciting to watch

[@lingolarker9318]

@@dpns2ster Anderson isn’t in the least bit cocky.

[@kavinshah9920]

Need some clouds for. CLOUD - ER - SON

[@gokuvegeta9500]

Chukprit Bumrah

[@InvinciblePepe]

​@@gokuvegeta9500what does that mean?

[@gokuvegeta9500]

@@InvinciblePepe It means Jasprit Bumrah is a chucker

[@gallicchieftain7562]

To bad your getting flat tracks cause BAZ BALL hahahahaha