Michael Vaughan Predicts Which Franchise Could Make A Chase For James Anderson at IPL Auction 2025

James Anderson recently surprised world of cricket after he registered himself for IPL auction. 2025 season has a lot of attention due to mega auction, and 42-year-old swing bowler's dition to talent pool has ded a lot of intrigue. Several franchises are expected to splurge ir purse over English veteran. But former English skipper Michael Vaughan believes England bowling icon could end up being part of a popular IPL franchise.  

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Michael Vaughan Predicts Which IPL Franchise Would Pick James Anderson in Auction

During an appearance on Club Prairie Fire Podcast, former England captain Michael Vaughan says he wouldn't be astonished if retired pacer James Anderson joins Chennai Super Kings franchise. One huge reason that Vaughan pointed out was that  five-time IPL champions would prefer a fast bowler with swing in auction, and Anderson looks to be an ideal pick for it.

"You mention James Anderson, I would t be surprised if Jimmy Anderson ends up at Chennai Super Kings. y are a team that like someone who can swing it inside first few overs. y have always h a swinger, wher it is Shardul Thakur or someone else. It would t surprise me if Jimmy Anderson ends up at Chennai," Vaughan said.

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veteran pacer, who last played a T20 match ten years ago in 2014, has never competed in a global franchise T20 league. Anderson has preferred red ball cricket and recently stepped down from action after competing in his final test match against West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground. veteran pacer said he entered auction to improve his kwledge of game, and he has set a base price of Rs 1.25 crore for mega IPL auction.

James Anderson is one of 1500 players who have registered for IPL mega auction, which will take place on vember 24th and 25th, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

[With PTI Inputs]