England's Anderson out of first Ashes Test with calf strain

England has been dealt a blow on the eve of the first Ashes Test with paceman James Anderson ruled out of the match in Brisbane with a calf strain, cricket website The Cricketer reported on Tuesday.

England has been dealt a blow on the eve of the first Ashes Test with paceman James Anderson ruled out of the match in Brisbane with a calf strain.

England has been dealt a blow on the eve of the first Ashes Test with paceman James Anderson ruled out of the match in Brisbane with a calf strain, cricket website The Cricketer reported on Tuesday.

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Anderson, who trained on Monday, was expected to play in the Ashes opener at the Gabba on Wednesday, but will instead be replaced by all-rounder Chris Woakes, the report said.

The England team was unable to provide immediate comment.

Holder Australia is looking to retain the urn for a second successive series, two years after the 2-2 draw in England.