James Anderson, the most successful fast bowler in international cricket, has officially retired from international matches after a remarkable career. Having played 188 Test matches for England and taking 704 wickets from 40,037 balls, Anderson has made history in the sport. Now, for the first time in his career,
he has expressed interest in playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a league he has never entered in the last 17 seasons. Anderson, who avoided T20 leagues in favor of national duties, has now put his name up for the upcoming IPL mega auction, setting a base price of 1.25 crore.
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Interest in T20 Leagues
James Anderson shared his thoughts on T20 leagues during England’s Hundred League, where bowlers have only 24 balls to deliver. He noticed that the ball was swinging well in the first 20 balls of each match and expressed confidence in his ability to bowl effectively in this format. Although Anderson last played a T20 game over 10 years ago, he is enthusiastic about the opportunity to join a franchise league.
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Who Will Bid on Anderson?
At 42, James Anderson’s entry into the IPL auction has surprised many, given his age and the format. With the IPL mega auction scheduled for November 24-25, fans are curious to see which team might show interest in him. Despite his age, Anderson’s experience and skill could be valuable for teams needing a seasoned bowler.
Currently serving as England’s bowling coach, he also plans to continue playing in franchise leagues alongside his coaching role.
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