Ashes 2015: James Anderson hopes to play in fifth Test

James Anderson took six Australian wickets on day one at Edgbaston England bowler James Anderson will miss the the fourth Test at Trent Bridge because of a side strain but is "hopeful" of returning for the fifth. The 33-year-old was injuredon day two at Edgbaston with the hosts going on to beat Australia by eight wickets. "The medical team checked me over, looked at my movements and they were happy that it didn't look too serious," Anderson told Sky Sports. The fourth Test starts on 6 August with the fifth Test on 20 August. An ECB statement said Anderson's availability for the final Test at The Oval would be "determined in due course". After two compelling bowling displays by England, Anderson's omission from the fourth Test will come as a severe blow to the hosts. More on England's win England win to lead Ashes 2-1 Clarke says Australia are "playing with 10 men" Pint-sized Ashes: Watch every episode of our two-minute catch-ups 'I can come back stronger' The Lancashire bowler took six wickets as Australia were all out for 136 in their first innings, before taking another as the tourists were reduced to 168-7 on day two. The home side wrapped up victory on day three to take a 2-1 series lead. He was injured on his birthday after taking 10 scalps in the Ashes series so far, and will now miss the Trent Bridge Test which has been a happy hunting ground in previous years. Anderson has taken 53 wickets in Nottingham, with Lord's the only Test venue where he has been more deadly with 75. James Anderson has claimed four five-wicket hauls against Australia - more than against any other team "It's a bit sore, I felt something on one of the deliveries," he added. "It could be a number of things. It was on my 33rd birthday, after 12 years of professional cricket - that might have something to do with it. "Injuries happen to fast bowlers. I've been very fortunate in the last few years that I've not had many so you've just got to take it on the chin. Hopefully I can come back stronger." Another Ashes twist England team-mateStuart Broadsays bowling alongside Anderson at The Oval would be a boost. "It is a big loss but Jimmy is more positive than when he left the field on Thursday," he told Sky Sports. "He thought he had gone in the side but got back from the scan and was confident he would be OK for The Oval. That will be a big bonus." The development has echoes of the injury suffered by Australian bowler Glenn McGrath, who hurt his ankle in the warm-up of the Edgbaston Test during the 2005 series in England. Former England captain Michael Vaughan said: "There is always a twist in an Ashes series. Is Jimmy Anderson's injury that moment?"