England’s tempo nice James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega public sale to reinforce his information in regards to the sport, having ended his worldwide profession as essentially the most profitable quick bowler in Take a look at cricket earlier this 12 months.
In a shocking transfer, the 42-year-old Anderson, who final performed a T20 match in 2014 and by no means performed a match within the IPL, registered himself for the public sale, slated to happen on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, at a base worth of Rs. 1.25 crore.
Anderson retired from Take a look at cricket after 188 matches for England earlier this 12 months, taking 704 wickets to complete because the third highest wicket-taker ever, behind Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia’s spin wizard Shane Warne (708).
“There may be nonetheless undoubtedly one thing in me that thinks like I can nonetheless play. I’ve by no means carried out the IPL. I’ve by no means skilled it and I believe for a lot of causes I really feel like I’ve extra to present as a participant,” Anderson advised BBC Radio 4 At present in a podcast.
Anderson stated by taking part in on the planet’s greatest T20 league he not solely desires to continue to learn as a bowler but in addition desires to attract extra expertise and information as a coach.
“I’ve carried out a bit of little bit of teaching since I’ve completed in the summertime. I’ve been across the England workforce doing a little bit of mentoring or no matter you wish to name it,” he stated.
“I simply suppose opening my eyes to one thing like that and experiencing it, type of may assist me develop my information of the sport and assist additional down the road,” Anderson added.
Anderson, often called the ‘Burnley Categorical’, final performed a T20 sport for his County facet Lancashire in August 2014 whereas his final look within the format for England got here in November 2009.