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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
James Anderson set to make franchise cricket debut in The Hundred 2025
After two decades at the highest level and more than 700 Test wickets to his name, England's fast-bowling legend James Anderson is finally entering the franchise cricket arena. The 42-year-old, who turns 43 just days before the start of The Hundred 2025, has been signed by Manchester Originals through the newly introduced 'wildcard draft' system. The ECB's updated draft process allows each team to add two players who were initially overlooked, giving Anderson a much-awaited chance to feature in a franchise T20-style competition. Having returned to T20 action for Lancashire Lightning in the T20 Blast this year after a decade-long gap, Anderson has impressed with 14 wickets in just eight matches, including a three-wicket haul in his comeback game. The decision to rope him in reflects both his enduring skill and his renewed hunger for the shortest format. Excited for fresh challenge Anderson shared his excitement about the move, expressing that he has thoroughly enjoyed his stint with Lancashire and is eager to bring that energy into The Hundred. He believes the competition offers a unique atmosphere, particularly for younger audiences and families, and sees real value in contributing to that growing fanbase. Though the format is fast-paced, the veteran pacer is confident he can adapt and add meaningful impact to the Originals' campaign. Wildcards bring fresh faces and familiar names The wildcard draft also saw the emergence of 17-year-old Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Rocky has already made an impression at the U-19 level for England, notably with a century and a 93 against India. He joins the Northern Superchargers, the same franchise where his father serves as head coach. Among the 32 wildcard picks across the men's and women's tournaments, only one overseas player was selected—Australia's Hilton Cartwright, who replaces an injured Faf du Plessis at Southern Brave. Meanwhile, Jason Roy also returns to the Brave setup, adding further experience to their ranks. The wildcard signings have injected a fresh wave of excitement into The Hundred 2025, and with names like Anderson entering the fold, it promises to be a standout season.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
The Hundred: Andrew Flintoff drafts son Rocky as wilcard for Northern Superchargers
It's a proud moment for the Flintoff family as 17-year-old Rocky Flintoff has been picked by his father Andrew Flintoff's team, Northern Superchargers, for The Hundred 2025. The teenager joins the Leeds-based franchise as a wildcard pick after some impressive performances for England U-19 and the England recently smashed a 91-ball 107 against India U-19 and has been turning heads with his steady rise through the ranks. He also scored a red-ball century in Australia with the Lions earlier this year. Although he's yet to play a professional T20 match, his form and potential have earned him a 30,000 wildcard full list of Vitality Wildcard picks has droppedTap below to see who's been drafted #TheHundred | @vitality_uk— The Hundred (@thehundred) July 15, 2025advertisementAndrew Flintoff, who has been head coach of the Superchargers for two seasons, made his return to cricket after a serious crash while filming Top Gear. Since then, he's taken on coaching roles with England and the Lions, where he's also worked closely with Rocky. Now, father and son will be part of the same squad — a rare and special moment in English cricket. 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 the James Anderson James Anderson joins Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025! 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
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
James Anderson and Rocky Flintoff to play in the Hundred this summer
Anderson turns 43 before the tournament begins next month and will play for Manchester Originals, meaning the Lancashire veteran will continue to ply his trade at Old Trafford. England's record Test wicket-taker was loosely attached to the Originals when the competition first launched in 2021 and will finally make his bow in the fifth edition, having originally gone unsold in the draft. He has never played any form of franchise cricket before, having also failed to win an Indian Premier League deal following his international retirement. From the James Anderson end…. Sir James Anderson joins Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025! 🤩 — The Hundred (@thehundred) July 15, 2025 'I'm really looking forward to The Hundred and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad,' he said. 'I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in the Hundred. 'It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there.' At the other end of the age spectrum, 17-year-old Flintoff will be making it a family affair at Headingley. He has never played a professional T20 but recently hit a fine century for England Under-19s against India this month and has impressed for England Lions, who are also coached by his famous father. Australian Hilton Cartwright is the only overseas player among the 32 wildcard signings, stepping in for Faf du Plessis at Southern Brave following the former South Africa captain's injury withdrawal. Jason Roy, a World Cup winner with England in 2019, takes up the vacancy in the Brave squad. Scotland internationals Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carer are among the new recruits in the women's tournament, linking up with the Superchargers and Originals respectively.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
James Anderson and Rocky Flintoff to play in the Hundred this summer
Anderson turns 43 before the tournament begins next month and will play for Manchester Originals, meaning the Lancashire veteran will continue to ply his trade at Old Trafford. England's record Test wicket-taker was loosely attached to the Originals when the competition first launched in 2021 and will finally make his bow in the fifth edition, having originally gone unsold in the draft. He has never played any form of franchise cricket before, having also failed to win an Indian Premier League deal following his international retirement. From the James Anderson end…. Sir James Anderson joins Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025! 🤩 — The Hundred (@thehundred) July 15, 2025 'I'm really looking forward to The Hundred and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad,' he said. 'I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in the Hundred. 'It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there.' At the other end of the age spectrum, 17-year-old Flintoff will be making it a family affair at Headingley. He has never played a professional T20 but recently hit a fine century for England Under-19s against India this month and has impressed for England Lions, who are also coached by his famous father. Australian Hilton Cartwright is the only overseas player among the 32 wildcard signings, stepping in for Faf du Plessis at Southern Brave following the former South Africa captain's injury withdrawal. Jason Roy, a World Cup winner with England in 2019, takes up the vacancy in the Brave squad. Scotland internationals Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carer are among the new recruits in the women's tournament, linking up with the Superchargers and Originals respectively.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
James Anderson and Rocky Flintoff to play in the Hundred this summer
Anderson turns 43 before the tournament begins next month and will play for Manchester Originals, meaning the Lancashire veteran will continue to ply his trade at Old Trafford. England's record Test wicket-taker was loosely attached to the Originals when the competition first launched in 2021 and will finally make his bow in the fifth edition, having originally gone unsold in the draft. He has never played any form of franchise cricket before, having also failed to win an Indian Premier League deal following his international retirement. From the James Anderson end…. Sir James Anderson joins Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025! 🤩 — The Hundred (@thehundred) July 15, 2025 'I'm really looking forward to The Hundred and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad,' he said. 'I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in the Hundred. 'It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there.' At the other end of the age spectrum, 17-year-old Flintoff will be making it a family affair at Headingley. He has never played a professional T20 but recently hit a fine century for England Under-19s against India this month and has impressed for England Lions, who are also coached by his famous father. Australian Hilton Cartwright is the only overseas player among the 32 wildcard signings, stepping in for Faf du Plessis at Southern Brave following the former South Africa captain's injury withdrawal. Jason Roy, a World Cup winner with England in 2019, takes up the vacancy in the Brave squad. Scotland internationals Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carer are among the new recruits in the women's tournament, linking up with the Superchargers and Originals respectively.
