Cricket-England's Anderson calls for aggressive approach with bat

(Reuters) - Veteran bowler James Anderson called on England's batsmen to play with aggression as they look to claw their way back into the rearranged fifth test against India at Edgbaston.

The hosts closed on 84-5 on day two of the test, 332 runs behind and needing 133 to avoid follow-on, with Jonny Bairstow batting on 12 alongside skipper Ben Stokes.

"The way we've got out of sticky situations is trying to put pressure back on the opposition," Anderson told reporters on Saturday. "I've got a fair feeling our best line of defence tomorrow will be attack. Our batters are naturally aggressive."

"We've got to try to work our way back in and put some pressure back on them," he added. "We're up against it, but we've been in this position before this summer."

Video: Anderson bowls with strapped ankle as Stokes' England repare for India (Evening Standard)

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