England's James Anderson admits his 'passion is still there' for Test cricket ahead of SA series

England's James Anderson admits his 'passion is still there' for Test cricket ahead of SA series

England seamer James Anderson admits he is fortunate to still have the passion for Test cricket but feels it is unlikely there will be many more playing beyond their 40th birthday.

Graham Gooch was the last England Test player to play in their forties when he made his final appearance at the age of 41 in November 1994.

But you have to go back to 1961 to find the last seamer to represent England when Les Jackson made the last of his two Test appearances at the age of 40 - 12 years after his debut.

However, Anderson believes it is unlikely Test bowlers will extend their careers into their forties.

"Maybe Broady (Stuart Broad will play after 40) but definitely not after that because no-one will be stupid enough,"

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