Veteran Pacer Anderson Seeks IPL Opportunity, May Join CSK
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the legendary James Anderson could potentially join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. Anderson, who recently retired from international cricket, has set his base price at INR 1.25 crore and will be entering the high-profile auction, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25.
Vaughan, who has closely followed Anderson’s illustrious career, noted that CSK has historically favored swing bowlers in their lineup, and the presence of veteran MS Dhoni as an uncapped player could further strengthen the case for Anderson’s potential move to the Chennai-based franchise.
“You mention James Anderson, I wouldn’t be surprised if Jimmy Anderson ends up at Chennai Super Kings. You heard it here first. They are a team that like someone who can swing it in the first few overs. They had a swinger, be it Shardul Thakur,” Vaughan said on the Club Prairie Fire Podcast.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the 42-year-old Anderson expressed his eagerness to continue playing cricket, which prompted his decision to enter the IPL mega auction. Despite having never featured in a T20 match since 2014 or played in the IPL, the seasoned pacer believes he still has more to offer in the sport.
“That’s the whole point of going in the auction, I think, I want to play cricket again. Whether I get picked up or not is a different matter. There’s definitely a feeling inside of me that I’ve got more to offer, in some shape or form,” Anderson said.
With over 700 Test wickets to his name, Anderson is only the third bowler in international cricket, after Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, to achieve this remarkable feat. The veteran’s potential entry into the world’s premier T20 league, the IPL, would undoubtedly add further intrigue to the 100-ball cricket live action and club cricket enthusiasts.
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