Complete performance from whole team, says Anderson on England's victory in 1st Test

Veteran pacer James Anderson acknowledged England's 'complete performance' in the 227-run win over India in Chennai, while saying that his side is 'trying to develop skills to win anywhere in the world.'

England beat India by 227 runs in the second session on Day 5 of the 1st Test in Chennai to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. India, who had been set a daunting 420-run victory target, got a fighting 72 from captain Virat Kohli while opener Shubman Gill scored an elegant 50 but they were bowled out for 192 in the second session of the final day.

"It was a solid performance throughout the five days and I thought it was a complete performance from the whole team," Anderson said in the post-match presser.

James Anderson displayed his reverse-swing mastery with a three-wicket



burst in the morning session to effectively snuff out India's hopes of a draw while left-arm spinner Leach (4-76) then ran through the lower order.

"We feel like we are building something and we push each other. For me, as I get older, I feel like I need to work harder and we are trying to develop skills to win anywhere in the world which you need to do if you want to get to number one which is our goal," Anderson added.

"I feel like I am getting better and feel that I can still keep improving. Fitness, skills and consistency is something that I am continuously trying to improve. I cannot see why I cannot keep getting better," Anderson stressed that he can still improve his game.

England lead the four-match series 1-0, with the second Test set to start on Saturday, again in Chennai.