Former England bowler James Anderson mentioned that he was eager to play the Indian Premier League for the primary time subsequent season however added that he isn’t conscious of any of the ten franchises’ pursuits in him.
The England icon who hasn’t featured in a T20 match since 2014, was a shock title to be included within the record of registered gamers for the upcoming IPL public sale.
“That’s the entire level of going within the public sale, I believe, I need to play cricket once more. Whether or not I get picked up or not is a unique matter. There’s undoubtedly a sense inside me that I’ve received extra to supply, in some form or type,” Anderson mentioned to Sky Sports activities.
“So, nevertheless lengthy down the road that could be, in no matter capability that could be I’m undecided but. However I’m actually eager to play. I really feel actually match, I’ve been bowling nonetheless, ticking over, so I really feel like I’m in place and I’d like to have a chance to play someplace,” he added.
Curiously, Anderson has by no means competed in a world franchise T20 league, and his final T20 sport was in 2014 for Lancashire. Total, Anderson has solely performed 44 T20 matches, 19 of these in England colors, whereas selecting up 41 wickets.
Anderson performed his final Take a look at match in July on the Lord’s Cricket Floor in opposition to West Indies.
With 700 wickets in 187 Assessments for England, Anderson is likely one of the most adorned bowlers in cricket historical past. He’s solely the third bowler—and the one quick bowler—to cross the 700-wicket milestone, becoming a member of spin legends Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800), a feat he reached in March 2023 in opposition to India in Dharamsala.
