England fast bowler James Anderson is set to make his return to the game after resting his injured shoulder. He will start for Lancashire in second XI three-day match.

Following Anderson’s last international appearance against Pakistan last month, England’s medical team prescribed him a six-week-long break in a bid to recover from his long-standing shoulder injury and get fully fit ahead of the five-Test home series against India, which is scheduled to commence from August 1.

The 35-year-old is the highest wicket-taker for England in Tests. He hopes to prove his fitness before England’s next Test assignment.

An ECB statement read: “England seamer Jimmy Anderson will make his return to competitive cricket for Lancashire second XI in a three-day match against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford starting on July 15.

“Anderson, who has not played since the second Test victory over Pakistan on June 3, has spent the past month rehabilitating a long-standing right shoulder injury and returned to bowling working with Lancashire and England staff in the past seven days.

“As part of his plan, before the first Test against India starting on August 1, he will play for Lancashire seconds against Nottinghamshire and the Roses match in the County Championship Division One match against Yorkshire at Old Trafford starting on July 22.”