Chris Stocks takes a look at the four realistic options who could succeed Anderson in England's bowling attack in the coming monthsafter the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s in July, England will have lost over 1,300 wickets worth of Test experience in successive home matches., who flew from his home in New Zealand to give Anderson the tap on the shoulder, were keen to look to the future ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes in Australia.
There is no shortage of depth in England’s bowling stocks. You could name 15 players who are on the fringes of Test selection., Olly Stone and Saqib Mahmood are three out-and-out quicks who are returning from serious injuries. There is no guarantee they will not be struck down again. Jamie Overton, another contender, is currently injured.
Potts, who shone during his debut summer in 2022 and who also has a two-year England deal, played just one Test against Ireland last year. His record for Durham this season – eight wickets at 49.75 – is average. But he shone for England Lions on flat pitches in India last winter, is durable and has the ability to succeed at Test level. Expect him to get a serious run this summer.