Birmingham, July 31 (CRICKETNMORE) - England pace spearhead James Anderson has been ruled out of the fourth ashes test due to a side strain. Anderson has so far picked up 10 wickets in the ongoing series.

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While bowling the third delivery of his eighth over on the day two of the 3rd test, the 33-year-old seamer was forced to go off the field. Anderson was the chief architect's in England's first inning where he had sent away 6 Australian batsman and played an instrumental role in Australian debacle.

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The fourth Test will begin on August 6, while the fifth will start from August 20 at the historic Oval. The series is presently locked at 1-1.

(with inputs from Agency)

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