England v Pakistan: James Anderson apologises for 'out of order' outbursts

James Anderson told Ian Ward he has apologised to the umpires for his behaviour after a frustrating day

James Anderson has apologised for his "out of order" exchanges with the umpires as England endured a taxing day two against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Anderson was warned twice for running on the pitch and his frustrations were evident as he spoke to on-field officials Bruce Oxenford and Joel Wilson.

England closed the day with a lead of just 40, after Azhar Ali (139) and Sami Aslam (82) helped Pakistan - thrashed by 330 runs in the second Test in Manchester - reach 257-3.

"I probably got a little bit out of order at one point with the umpires," Anderson told Sky Sports. "I've apologised to both of them for my behaviour.

"I'm competitive and that's the way I play the game - I want to try and get wickets and that competitiveness has helped me in the past.

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"I also want to play within the spirit of the game, though, and I know I was out of order with the way I behaved."

Sky Sports expert and former England batsman Mark Butcher added: "Anderson was warned quite rightly, so he had no right to have a go at the umpires. He has apologised, so let's hope his inevitable fine gets halved!"

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Anderson was warned twice about running on the pitch by umpires Oxenford and Wilson

To hear more from Anderson, including his thoughts on the state of the third Test, play the video at the top of the page.

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