By Chris Stocks

Beating the pain barrier: James Anderson may bowl in pain but has just recorded his most successful calendar year to date
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JAMES ANDERSON has admitted he rarely bowls pain-free and often everyday tasks such as brushing his teeth can be agony.
England’s record wicket-taker will turn 36 this year and, after 15 years at the top, is now entering the home straight of a stellar career.
Yet given Anderson has just enjoyed his best calendar year, taking 55 wickets across 11 Tests at an average of 17.58, he is showing no signs of retir...