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AUG 14, NEW DELHI:<\/strong> England all-rounder Sam Curran has praised James Anderson, saying the veteran pacer is a world class player.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Earlier this week, Anderson denied rumours that he would retire from Test cricket after averaging 41.16 in his first three Test matches of the summer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The 38-year-old snared two wickets from 15 overs on a rain-affected first day of the second Test being played at The Ageas Bowl against Pakistan who were struggling at 126\/5 at Stumps on Thursday. He has now moved onto 592 Test wickets in his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I was pretty shocked with the stuff that was going on about him (Anderson). He is a world-class bowler and anyone who doubts him I don't think is very sensible," Curran was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"He proved how world-class he is and I am sure he will go on and get a five-for and creep up to 600, which is really exciting for all of us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I am enjoying having him around and learning from him. He helped me through my spells and picking his brains is great for me," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Curran, who is playing in place of gun quick Jofra Archer, dismissed Abid Ali (60) after the opener had been dropped on 0 and 21 by Dom Sibley and Rory Burns respectively in the slip cordon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Anytime you put on an England shirt or a Surrey shirt you try and do your best. It is great to be back in the side and contributing again," said Curran.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"It is very strange times and a tricky situation when you don't play - you don't get to play for your county when you are not selected. If you don't get selected, you're back to your hotel room. Things like that are very difficult.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"It's the new normal so we have to get on with it and keep training hard. I feel for the guys who aren't playing. We have such a great squad and the boys are lifting the ones that aren't playing and keeping them involved," he added.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/JAMES-ANDERSON-AND-SAM-CURRAN.jpg", "alt_img": "JAMES ANDERSON AND SAM CURRAN", "alt_title": "JAMES ANDERSON AND SAM CURRAN", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "Those who doubt 'world class' Anderson are not very sensible, says Curran On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "AUG 14, NEW DELHI: England all-rounder Sam Curran has praised James Anderson, saying the veteran pacer is a world class player. Earlier this week, Anderson denied rumours that he would retire from Tes", "seo_keywords": "Pakistan tour of England 2020, Sam Curran, James Anderson", "tag": "", "tagging": "Pakistan tour of England 2020,Sam Curran,James Anderson,", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "those-who-doubt-world-class-anderson-are-not-very-sensible-says-curran", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "1484", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2020-08-14 14:51:21", "updated": "2020-08-14 14:51:21", "img_from": "JAMES ANDERSON AND SAM CURRAN", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": "JAMES ANDERSON , SAM CURRAN", "livescore_text": "", "livescore_link": "", "btn_text": "", "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2020-08-14 14:51:21", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2020-08-14 14:51:21", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/those-who-doubt-world-class-anderson-are-not-very-sensible-says-curran-62795" }