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England legend Jimmy Anderson, a true maestro in red-ball cricket, has hinted at a comeback in white-ball cricket. Anderson, England’s highest Test wicket-taker with over 700 dismissals, bid adieu to international cricket last month at Lord’s, following the first Test against West Indies. A month post his retirement, Anderson is contemplating a return to white-ball cricket, possibly in The Hundred. “I may be a bit in denial as I know I won’t represent England again, but I haven’t made a firm decision on my cricket future,” Anderson revealed to the Press Association.
“I am intrigued by the shorter formats as I haven’t experienced franchise cricket before. Watching The Hundred and witnessing the swing on offer, I feel I can contribute there. It’s been a while since I played white-ball cricket, and my age may be called into question, but I believe I still have what it takes to excel in that format,” he added.
Having featured in 194 ODIs and 19 T20Is for England, Anderson transitioned into a red-ball specialist in 2015.
Anderson’s illustrious career has established him as one of the finest fast bowlers in cricket history. Across more than two decades, Anderson played 188 test matches for England, claiming a remarkable 704 wickets at an economy rate of 2.79.
England is eager to rope in Anderson as a mentor for the team, aiming to have him onboard before the upcoming Ashes series scheduled between November 2025 and January 2026.
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