James Anderson's Last-Ditch Effort Saves England a Draw and Avoids Ashes Whitewash
In a thrilling finale to the fourth Test, veteran fast bowler James Anderson conjured up an extraordinary spell to save England from an Ashes whitewash. Playing in his 168th Test match for England, Anderson had one of the most incredible last-ditches in cricket history.
With the score locked at 312-4, Australia needed just three wickets and a draw to seal their first-ever Ashes series win since 1935. But Anderson was determined not to let that happen. The Lancashire paceman produced an inspired sequence of deliveries to reduce England's deficit from 48 runs on the final day to one in the last over.
With Australia on 313-4, Anderson was handed the ball by skipper Joe Root with just two wickets remaining. As he ran up to deliver, it seemed as though his fate had been sealed - but not for a second did Anderson lose hope. Delivering an unplayable bouncer that knocked over Alex Carey's stumps in the first delivery of the last over.
Australia lost their seventh wicket on the final ball of the match when Ben Stokes got them back to 313-7, leaving England needing just two runs to avoid a crushing defeat and secure a draw. Anderson claimed his second Ashes five-wicket haul in the same Test as he celebrated another incredible contribution to English cricket.
With this brilliant effort from James Anderson, England ensured that the 2021-22 Ashes series would remain alive with one Test still to play at Old Trafford. The visitors have a long way back, but their victory has provided them with some much-needed hope and momentum in what could be a fiercely contested final showdown between these two cricketing nations.
In a thrilling finale to the fourth Test, veteran fast bowler James Anderson conjured up an extraordinary spell to save England from an Ashes whitewash. Playing in his 168th Test match for England, Anderson had one of the most incredible last-ditches in cricket history.
With the score locked at 312-4, Australia needed just three wickets and a draw to seal their first-ever Ashes series win since 1935. But Anderson was determined not to let that happen. The Lancashire paceman produced an inspired sequence of deliveries to reduce England's deficit from 48 runs on the final day to one in the last over.
With Australia on 313-4, Anderson was handed the ball by skipper Joe Root with just two wickets remaining. As he ran up to deliver, it seemed as though his fate had been sealed - but not for a second did Anderson lose hope. Delivering an unplayable bouncer that knocked over Alex Carey's stumps in the first delivery of the last over.
Australia lost their seventh wicket on the final ball of the match when Ben Stokes got them back to 313-7, leaving England needing just two runs to avoid a crushing defeat and secure a draw. Anderson claimed his second Ashes five-wicket haul in the same Test as he celebrated another incredible contribution to English cricket.
With this brilliant effort from James Anderson, England ensured that the 2021-22 Ashes series would remain alive with one Test still to play at Old Trafford. The visitors have a long way back, but their victory has provided them with some much-needed hope and momentum in what could be a fiercely contested final showdown between these two cricketing nations.
i mean, australia had them right where they wanted them with only three wickets left and a draw in sight... but anderson just didnt give up! that bouncer in the final over was pure genius 
cant wait to see him celebrate on the pitch with his teammates 
. I mean, the guy's been playing for like 20 years, and he still manages to pull off these insane saves 
. It's not just about him, though - the whole team was on edge waiting to see if they could avoid a whitewash 
. But hey, when you've got a bowler like Anderson who can single-handedly change the course of a match, it's no wonder England's still in contention 
. And let's be real, Australia was probably due for a wake-up call 
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He's like the ultimate superhero of cricket, always managing to pull off the impossible. I'm not saying it wasn't impressive, but let's be real, he's done this before and it's just part of his job description. Still, you've got to hand it to him, the guy's a legend! 
James Anderson is literally the ultimate cricketer 
. And that bouncer to Carey was JUST PERFECT 
Anderson's last-ditch effort was MIND-BLOWING!!! I mean, the guy's dedication to saving England from an Ashes whitewash is just incredible 
. Playing for his country like that is what legends are made of! 
. I'm literally shaking my head in awe... Ben Stokes getting Australia back to 313-7 on the last ball of the match, though, was also super clutch 
i mean come on aussies had the game wrapped up for days but nope james went out there and threw everything he had at it 
and honestly im so over this drawn series already its been like watching paint dry out in west indies 
the only thing that got my attention was when they finally ran out of balls lol ben stokes being the hero who saved the day 
James Anderson literally saved England from an Ashes whitewash, can't believe it 
pure genius! 
Alex Carey was out for a duck and Ben Stokes got them back on track, what a turn of events! 
. As long as we keep pushing forward and refusing to give up, we'll be amazed at what we're capable of achieving 
. It's about mental toughness, determination, and believing in oneself. And I think that's something we can all learn from 
!
. I guess Joe Root knew what he was doing by handing him the ball in that final over 
️. It's all looking pretty promising for England now 
!
so james anderson just saved england from getting whitewashed in the ashes series 
they just need to win the last test and its all over 
! And he pulls it off with this incredible bouncer that gets Alex Carey out 
, and that last-ditch effort was pure magic 
. What are the chances of Australia being so sloppy with their last two wickets? It looks like England were given a lifeline and they took it 
I need to see some stats, not just the drama of the final over 
. I mean, 168 Test matches is no joke, but he still manages to pull off one of the most epic performances in Ashes history 
. That last-ditch effort was insane!!! I'm still shaking my head thinking about how he took out Alex Carey with that bouncer... what a move 