The highly anticipated five-Test tour of India by the England cricket team is scheduled to commence on January 25 at the Ranji Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

In preparation for the upcoming series, James Anderson, the seasoned pacer for England, has recognized the unique challenges that bowlers encounter when playing on Indian pitches for the first time. Despite the inherent difficulties, the 41-year-old has expressed his eagerness to support and guide the young bowlers within his team.

Having participated in five previous tours to India, Anderson is set to lead England’s bowling attack once again. He holds an impressive track record on Indian soil, having secured 34 wickets from 13 Tests at an average of 29.32.

In an interview with The Telegraph, James Anderson mentioned his intention to share his knowledge and experience with the bowlers, given his status as the most senior pacer in the squad.

“I have a duty to pass on information to people. We have bowlers who have not bowled in India before, so it will be a different challenge for them. We have to help where we can,” Anderson stated.

James Anderson, who played a key role in England’s 2012 Test series victory in India, admitted that the English team will not be heavily dependent on pace bowling in India.

“There are only four seamers going so we will not be expecting to bowl a huge amount of seam. It is just a slightly different role. You might not bowl the overs you do in England but they are still important,” he added.

In addition to Anderson, the pace bowling lineup for England’s tour of India comprises Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, and Gus Atkinson.

The spin department includes Jack Leach, who emerged as the leading wicket-taker for England in the last Test series. The upcoming series will serve as a challenge for young spinners Tom Hartley and Shoib Bashir, who are set to bowl on Indian tracks for the first time.

In a separate discussion, James Anderson shared insights into his thoughts about retirement, expressing that he believes he still has much to contribute to the England team in the longest format.

“I still feel like I’ve got a lot to offer this team. I still feel like I have got the skills to win England games of cricket so as long as I feel like that, I don’t see why I should finish just because of my age,” he remarked.

James has represented England in 183 Test matches so far, picking up 690 wickets at an average of 26.42 with 32 five-wicket hauls.