Anderson picked as wildcard for Manchester Originals in The Hundred
Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been selected as a wildcard pick for Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2025, the league announced on Tuesday.
The 42-year-old, who retired from international duty in July last year, was initially overlooked in The Hundred draft but secured his place during the wildcard selections for the fifth season, set to begin on August 5.
Anderson returned to T20 cricket this year after an 11-year hiatus, claiming 14 wickets in eight matches for Lancashire in the T20 Blast.
If Anderson plays this season, he will become the second-oldest player in the competition's history, trailing only Imran Tahir, who played at 43 years and 149 days in 2022.
He joins a Manchester Originals squad that includes Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, as well as overseas players Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, and Rachin Ravindra. REUTERS
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