James Anderson, an English and world cricket fast-bowling legend, etched his name into the annals of cricket history with his impeccable swing bowling, especially in the longest format of the game. His ability to extract movement from seemingly lifeless pitches made him one of the most feared Test bowlers in the world, after giving up limited overs cricket early in his career.
Anderson’s retirement from Test cricket in July 2024 came as a shock because he was still fit to go on for longer, but coach Brendon McCullum approached the bowler with 700+ Test wickets, letting him know it’s time to step away. This marked the end of a remarkable career, and replacement Gut Atkinson bagging 12 wickets (7/45 and 5/61) on debut meant McCullum’s decision made sense.
Will James Anderson play T20 cricket again?
His decision to hang up his Test boots was a bittersweet moment for cricket fans worldwide, as they witnessed the departure of a true great. However, the retirement announcement was not the end of his cricketing journey. Just a few weeks later, Anderson surprised many by revealing his intention to continue playing other formats of the game.
Anderson played 188 Tests for England (most Tests after Sachin Tendulkar’s 200), but only featured in 19 T20Is for England, having stepped away from the format in 2009 when he was only 27 years old. This was done as workload management to preserve his body for the longer format, helping him achieve multiple records including the most Test wickets by a pacer in cricketing history.
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Will James Anderson play IPL 2025?
Despite his international dominance in whites though, Anderson never featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He prioritised international commitments, but he doesn’t have to worry about that anymore. His ability to swing the ball both ways could be a valuable asset to any IPL team. Could it finally be his time to make an IPL debut?
If he decides to play, there are several teams that could be interested in his services. Chennai Super Kings, for one, has always picked experience over young blood, and the fact that 40+ year old MS Dhoni is still playing, proves that point. They’ve struggled with their pace bowling in recent seasons as well, with Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur missing on many matches. See our poll on the James Anderson IPL topic:
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Ultimately, the question of whether James Anderson will play in IPL 2025 remains to be seen, and that will be answered before the IPL 2025 auction itself. This time, it’s a mega auction which means several players will go under the hammer. If Anderson signs up, he could join the likes of Brad Hogg and Pravin Tambe in being one of the oldest IPL cricketers ever!
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