James Anderson doubtful starter for first Test against Pakistan

James Anderson, England fast bowler, is a doubtful starter for the first Test against Pakistan next month after picking up an injury in his right shoulder.

Anderson, who is England's leading wicket-taker in Tests, will be siting out of Lancashire's next two County Championship games, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed.
"Jimmy Anderson has sustained a stress fracture in the right shoulder blade, which he sustained in the third Investec Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's earlier this month.
Due to the nature on the injury, Jimmy's availability for the Pakistan Test series, commencing on July 14, will be determined following ongoing management and review by both the ECB and Lancashire's medical teams," said ECB in a statement.
Anderson has been in fine form and picked up 21 wickets in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. He is also currently the No. 1 ranked Test bowler in the world. If absent, it will come as a huge blow for England when they face-off against Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's.