James Anderson supports former coach Peter Moores
England’s fast bowler James Anderson supported former coach Peter Moores a day after his teammate Kevin Pietersen claimed that their side would not have retained the Ashes if Moores were still in charge.
Anderson dismissed Pietersen’s theory of winning saying that Moores was “instrumental” in making him the leading wicket-taker of the Ashes series. He said that Moores was the one who was responsible of elevating him to role of attack bowler. He said that
Moores gave him more responsibility in early 2008 during England’s tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754.
Anderson’s revelations come after a day when the flamboyant batsman Pietersen said that his sacking from the captaincy and Moore’s removal from the national team helped the squad in improving in all departments. The batsman also said that if he had not helped
boot out the former coach, “there was no way in this world” that England could have defeated Australia.
England are celebrating their Ashes victory after 24 years down under when they defeated http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 by an innings and 157 runs in the fourth Ashes Test at Melbourne.
Pietersen claimed that if it were not for him, there was no way Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower could have prepared the team.
Pietersen’s criticism came after he was sacked as captain after leading the side in just three Tests during the tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in late 2008. Pietersen reported to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that the team was being held back by Moores. The ECB
reacted ruthlessly and decided to strip off Pietersen from his captaincy. Following severe criticism from Moores, the ECB also sacked the coach in early 2009.
However, Anderson conceded, “http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Moores-c81848 wanted me to lead the attack and gave me more responsibility.” He also admitted that Moores put a lot of faith in the players and boosted their confidence.
The 28-year-old certainly seems on top of his form as he took 17 wickets at an average of 29.92 with a pair of four-wicket hauls at Adelaide and Melbourne.
Anderson praised Moores for his contribution in making him potentially the best fast bowler of the world. He also admitted that he is learning how to lead an England seam attack where three of the six fast bowlers could be trusted to open the bowling.
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