England great James Anderson is still unable to make sense of his controversial omission from the recent tour of the West Indies as he looks to revive his international career. Both Anderson and Stuart Broad, England’s two all-time leading Test wicket-takers, were left out as part of a major shake-up following a humiliating 4-0 loss in Australia. The decision was made by a selection panel headed by interim director of cricket Andrew Strauss — his predecessor Ashley Giles and England coach Chris Silverwood were both sacked after the Ashes debacle. Both Anderson and Broad, England’s two all-time leading Test wicket-takers, have spoken of their disappointment at being told they had been left out by way of a five-minute phone call from Strauss.
