More than 40,000 people are confirmed to have died from COVID-19 in Britain’s outbreak so far.
The West Indies arrived in Manchester on Tuesday ahead of a three-match series behind closed doors that will begin at Southampton on July 8 and signal the return of international cricket after the virus lockdown.
“I think it’s great for the game, brilliant that we’re closing in on getting some Test cricket played after a decent lay-off,” Anderson said during a conference call on Thursday.
International cricket is central to funding all levels of the game, with the England and Wales Cricket Board estimating it could lose £252 million ($320 million) if no matches of any kind were staged this season.
Three West Indies players decided against touring but a 25-strong squad led by captain Jason Holder has travelled to England.
“From our point of view we’re very grateful the West Indies are coming over here,” said Anderson.
“With what’s going on in the world I can imagine it’s a scary decision for a lot of them, for all of them, to make the journey over.”
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