Daniella is why I’m still playing cricket: Anderson

Jimmy Anderson with wife Daniella Lloyd

England cricketer James Anderson, 39, has revealed that it is because of his wife Daniella's encouragement that he is still playing.

According to British tabloid, The Sun, Anderson joked that Daniella is happy when he is away from home.

He recalled: "There have been difficult moments and I think everyone goes through it playing professional sport, whether it loss of form or confidence or injuries. A big reason I'm still playing cricket is my wife. She wants me to keep playing, she encourages me to carry on. She's quite happy for me not to be around the house, I think."

Daniella took him on a holiday two years ago and talked him out of retirement. "I pulled my calf in the first Ashes Test in 2019 and it was the second or third time I'd done the same thing and I was really considering whether I wanted to go through the rehab again. She took us away on holiday and told me to stop being silly and carry on. I think it's important to have that support network so you can get away from the pressure - it's absolutely key," he remarked.

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