IPL 2025 Auction: James Anderson has also registered for the IPL auction. Let us tell you that Anderson is the oldest cricketer to register in this IPL auction. After Anderson’s inclusion in the auction, 50-year-old former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs reacted.
Gibbs shared a post on the social media platform X and what he said about Anderson’s inclusion in the IPL auction is going viral on social media. Regarding James Anderson, Herschelle Gibbs wrote a post on x, “I see Jimmy9 is up for grabs in the @ipl mega auction… should I join him.”
Herschelle Gibbs Reacts to Anderson’s IPL Auction Entry
Meanwhile, as per the new IPL rules, players who have previously been part of the IPL but did not play in the 2025 season will not be eligible to participate in the 2026 edition, so it will be interesting to see if Anderson finds a buyer and whether he can extend his career till IPL 2026 or not.
Oldest Players in IPL 2025 Auction
Anderson isn’t the only veteran in the IPL auction. Here are the four oldest players registered this year:
- James Anderson (England) – 42 years
- Jamie Overton (England) – 41 years
- Faf du Plessis (South Africa) – 40 years
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) – 40 years
England’s Shortlisted Players for IPL 2025
England boasts a strong lineup in the auction. Some notable names include:
- Top stars: Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook
- Key all-rounders: Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Ben Duckett
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills
- Veterans: James Anderson, Jamie Overton
With Anderson’s legendary status, fans are eager to see if he finds a buyer in the auction and continues to inspire cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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