'I Can Still Play': Pacer James Anderson Reveals His Earnest Ambitions for IPL 2025 As Auction Nears

In a shocking turn of events, England's premier Test Cricket pacer, James Anderson, has registered himself for upcoming IPL Auctions for 2025 season. After retiring from international cricket, Anderson took up a coaching role with team, and he went on to register for IPL Auction at a base price of ₹1.25 Crore. Burnley-based pacer offered reasons for signing up to be a participant in mega IPL auction.

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James Anderson Reveals His Intent Behind Registration For IPL Auction For 2025 Season 

During an appearance on BBC Rio 4 Today podcast, James Anderson stated that he hopes to gain more experience and kwledge as a coach in dition to continuing to grow as a bowler by participating in largest T20 league in world, having ended his international career as most successful fast bowler in Test cricket earlier this year.

"re is still definitely something in me that thinks like I can still play. I have never done IPL; I have never experienced it and I think for a number of reasons I feel like I have more to give as a player.

"I have done a little bit of coaching since I have finished in summer. I have been around England team doing a bit of mentoring or whatever you like to call it. I just think opening my eyes to something like that and experiencing it, sort of might help me grow my kwledge of game and help furr down line," Anderson expressed.

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With James Anderson in IPL Auction, franchises are expected to go haywire on one of most successful fast bowlers in Test Cricket. 42-year-old is expected to bring in veteran's kwledge while possessing energy to bowl full length in limited-over matches.

English player last played a T20 game for his County side Lancashire in August 2014 while his last appearance in format for England came in vember 2009. Anderson's comeback in T20Is at IPL could be extremely beneficial for both pacer and competition.

[With PTI Inputs]