India vs England 4th Test: James Anderson bowls with bleeding knee, video goes viral - WATCH

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Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Thursday (September 2) displayed unbreakable spirit and passion for the game as he bowled with a bleeding knee on the first day of the Oval Test against India.

During the 40th over of India’s 1st innings, Anderson slipped during his run-up and hurt his knee in the process. However, rather than asking another bowler to complete his over, the 39-year-old pacer not only completed his over but also kept on bowling without undergoing treatment.

Fans noticed James Anderson was bleeding when the camera focused on his trousers where stains of blood were evidently visible.

Here’s the video of Anderson getting injured:

#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Hogx2XM6R7 — The sports 360 (@Thesports3601) September 2, 2021

Here’s how fans reacted to Anderson’s dedication:

Dedication level of Anderson
Bleeding from the left leg still bowling oh man ! #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/QUO28aQYK5

— Dhoni (@Shalvi_Rajput07) September 2, 2021

At 39 years, James Anderson is inspiring everyone with his dedication.#ENGvIND #JamesAnderson #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/4Y67lR0ANT — Mohit Yadav(RCB Fan club) (@MohitYa33670908) September 2, 2021

Anderson bowling with bleeding knee. Reminded me of Shane Watson in IPL final .. pic.twitter.com/pKhoZQain5 — ` (@FourOverthrows) September 2, 2021

Meanwhile, India were all out for 191 on day one of the fourth Test against England here on Thursday. Virat Kohli made 50 off 96 balls while Shardul Thakur saved India the blushes with a sensational 57 off 36 balls and took the total towards 200 in the final session.

England produced another top class bowling effort after winning the toss with Chris Woakes taking four wickets and Ollie Robinson taking three. Also, James Anderson and Craig Overton returned with one wicket each as England bundled out India for 191 after the visitors were put to bat first.