Boycott worried about jet lag

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo's Andrew Miller ahead of the third Ashes test, ex-England captain Geoffrey Boycott says he's worried that James Anderson will be affected by flying around the world.

James Anderson insists that his mind and body are fully attuned to the challenge of leading England's attack in the third Test at Perth, despite the competing emotions generated by the birth of his second daughter Ruby - an event for which he flew halfway around the world in the immediate aftermath of England's innings victory in the second Test at Adelaide, before rejoining the squad within hours of their arrival in Perth on Monday

While Anderson's trip was made with the full blessing of the ECB, who recognise the need to accommodate such life-changing events in the midst of an unrelenting international calendar, the timing was, in the words of the coach Andy Flower, "not ideal". With one half of England's new-ball attack, Stuart Broad, already ruled out with a torn stomach muscle, the last thing they need is for the other half to be jet-lagged and distracted going into the contest that could decide the outcome of the Ashes.

Anderson, however, is adamant that as soon as he sets foot on the pitch on Thursday morning, his mind will be fully occupied by the task of beating Australia. "I don't see why not," he said. "I didn't get into a sleep routine in England or acclimatise to English conditions. I tried to stay on Australian time and I think I've done that well. I had a good night's sleep last night, I've got two days' preparation before the Test, and I don't see why they won't go well. I feel fresh and probably happy for the rest from bowling after a tough first two Tests.

"It was nice to go back for a few days, and be there for the birth," he added. "In an ideal world I probably would've stayed a bit longer, but the nature of my job is I've got to be here and try to perform at my best for England. It's something we've all got to deal with at some stage. Many people in whatever jobs they do have to deal with stuff like this. It's another thing I've got to cope with and I'm sure I'll be fine."

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[killabuffalo]

@Awiseduck why is that? what's making these pitches slower?

[Awiseduck]

now its like alot of bitches around the world, they've got slower, i mean they used to have pace and bounce

[dodiemuehleisen50]

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[dachshund19]

@leximus1994 a retard how many times did you get a hundred. just because you lick downs syndromes minges you dont have to pick on geoff

[dachshund19]

ashes are staying in ENGLAND. Ponting lost it. australia you are shit

[leximus1994]

wow he looks like a retard now such a fast bouncy pitch probs a three day pitch no doubt

[superfait6]

5 comment on a mssive thing like this yeyeyeyeyeyeyeye

[johnstubbs2010]

@suraj1108 I wouldnt call White a front line spinner... more of an all rounder.

[Mrctconwell]

dopey bloke talks too much

[suraj1108]

@johnstubbs2010 ...wasnt the "last time" the aussies played two spinners were krejza & white? shane warne & mcgill were way before them