Ashes: Allan Donald backs senior pacers James Anderson, Stuart Broad to continue amidst questions over their age

The ongoing Ashes 2021-22 has turned to be an absolute disaster for England. With the visitors having lost three out of the four Tests so far, several cricket experts and pundits have been vocal about their shortcoming. So much so that the former English skipper Michael Vaughan recently spoke about James Anderson and his retirement.

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He suggested that the future of the pacer was the elephant in the room for the test team. However, former South African cricketer Allan Donald had a different opinion. He felt that not only Anderson, but even Stuart Broad still have a lot to offer.

While speaking to Sportsmail, the former Proteas pacer felt that the duo had the right to quit whenever they want. He also praised their longevity. Donald cited the third Ashes Test match at the MCG as an example and felt that Anderson can still be a threat.

“If you saw Anderson in Melbourne, when the conditions suited him, he was still a threat. There is no one who makes the ball dance like it does when something is on the court. He’s still a world-class bowler and I’m just amazed at the number of test matches both he and Broad have played. Those guys have a right to say when it’s time to go," said Allan Donald.

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The 55-year-old felt that Broad and Anderson can still guide the youngsters. He then went on to appreciate them for their consistency and spoke very highly of their longevity.

"In my view, the time is not up yet and they can still help the younger boys to get through. It’s so rare for fast bowlers to play 100 Test matches, let alone 150, such a great honour for those two for leading upfront for such a long time. They look so damn fresh, too. I don’t know how they do it. Their longevity is incredible, as is their consistency," he added