Anderson, who returned from a groin injury, posted match figures of 1-109, acknowledged that he was below his best, but stated that the wicket did him no favors.
He expressed his desire to make up for it in the next test match at Lord's.
Despite the defeat, Anderson stated that there are plenty of positives to take into the second test match.
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Anderson Admits Kryptonite Pitch Cost England in Ashes Opener
James Anderson, England's bowler, has stated that the pitch used in the first Ashes Test match against Australia at Edgbaston was "kryptonite" to him, and he fears he will be powerless to help England fight back against Australia if the surfaces in the remainder of the series are flat and slow.
24 June 2023 · 03:46 UTC
