The Hundred: Andrew Flintoff drafts son Rocky as wilcard for Northern Superchargers
Meanwhile, another familiar name has made a return. James Anderson, 42, has been picked as a wildcard by Manchester Originals. After being overlooked in the original draft, Anderson earned his place following a standout Vitality Blast season with Lancashire, where he picked up 14 wickets in his first white-ball campaign in nearly ten years.From the James Anderson end....Sir James Anderson joins Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025! pic.twitter.com/pm0sOYLIu0— The Hundred (@thehundred) July 15, 2025From Rocky's big break to Anderson's late comeback, The Hundred 2025 is already shaping up to be a season full of stories worth following.- Ends
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