Age is 42. Not where to spend a little free time at this age, Jimmy Anderson wants to get down to the ball again. This time, however, his campaign is in the IPL. The franchise T20 cricket league's mega auction also includes the name of the English 'swing master'.
Anderson has not played limited-overs cricket for the past decade to focus on Tests. His 21-year career in white came to an end earlier this year. Anderson, who started his Test career at Lord's, also stopped there. The legendary pacer, who took 704 wickets in 188 Tests, also worked as part of England's backroom team after retirement. Became the English fast bowling consultant.
Retired from international cricket. Now Anderson wants to play franchise cricket. For this reason, this pacer wants to play in IPL. He feels that he still has a lot to offer as a player. His words about this, 'I think, as a player, I have a lot more to offer.'
The IPL auction is starting this month. The base price of Anderson registered for the auction is Rs 1.25 crore. The English legend last played a T20I in 2009. And ODI in 2015. After that, he played consecutive Tests. Anderson last played franchise cricket in 2014. But he was never seen in IPL.
But Anderson has not given up hope yet, he explained it by his name in this IPL auction. On Radio 4's 'Today' program, he said, 'I still have a lot to do. I can still play.' The English star pacer came on the program to promote his new book (autobiography). There he also said, 'I have never had the experience of playing in the IPL. For a few reasons I felt I had a lot to offer as a player. I also have a little coaching experience after retirement. Taking care of the England team. Playing IPL will increase the knowledge of cricket a little more. That knowledge will be useful in the future.'
Whether Anderson can be seen in the IPL as a player or a coach will be known only after the auction. But any team will want to use his experience. Anderson also wants that. He is ready to taste the IPL.
