Southampton, Aug 13 (TIWN) Veteran England fast-bowler James Anderson on Monday ended speculations surrounding his future and stated he still remains hungry to play the game.

The 38-year-old didn’t have the best of games in the recently-concluded Manchester Test against Pakistan and he also expressed his feelings regarding the same. He scalped just one wicket in the first innings and then went wicketless in the second.

“It’s been a frustrating week for me personally,” Anderson told reporters via videoconference as per ESPNcricinfo. “I’ve not bowled very well and felt out of rhythm. For the first time in probably 10 years I got a little bit emotional on the field.

“I got a bit frustrated and let it get to me a little bit. It reminded me of when I first started playing, when you get frustrated and a little bit angry, you try and bowl quicker and quicker and it doesn’t help,” he added.

Anderson revealed he is targetting next year’s Ashes and has no plans of hanging his illustrious boots soon. He also lashed out at reports claiming his retirement after ‘one bad game’.