Published 18:14 IST, November 9th 2024

'Would've Continued Playing': James Anderson Reiterates His Interest To Compete Despite Retirement

James Anderson said he is excited to play in the 2025 IPL, regardless of which team purchases him at auction. The pacer stated that he wants to compete.

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England's James Anderson gestures to the crowd after taking his 700th wicket on the third day of the fifth and final test match between England and India in Dharamshala, India | Image: AP Photo
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James Anderson may have retired, but one cant take out game of cricket from him. former English pacer, who recently retired from international cricket, has registered himself for IPL Auction, which is set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Anderson is er to be a part of cash-rich league, and he recently stated that he still h a lot of cricket left inside him in international circuit.

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James Anderson Makes Huge Statement On His International Retirement, Re-assures IPL Commitment

During an appearance on Sky Sports brocast, James Anderson reflected that he is er to be a part of upcoming IPL 2025 season. pace bowling legend said that he wants to compete, matter which team picks him up in auction, as he is still in good shape and form. Anderson reiterates his interest in competing and feels in a good place to do so and would love to get chance to play.

"That's whole point of going into auction. I want to play again. Wher I get picked or t is a different matter. But I have a feeling inside me that I have got more to offer in some shape or form. However, long down line that might be. In whatever capacity, I am t sure yet. But I am very keen to play. I feel very fit, I have been bowling still I feel like I am in a good place so I would love to get opportunity to play somewhere," James Anderson said.

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England's James Anderson bowls on first day of fifth and final test match between England and India in Dharamshala, India | Im: AP Photo
 

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Anderson furr spoke about fact that he would have continued playing in competitive action until he turned 50, as pacer believes that he is still doing well.

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"If it were in my hands, I would've continued playing till 50. I believe I am fit and performing well. England were looking at future, which is perfectly fine," Anderson ded.

After retiring from international cricket, Anderson took up a coaching role with England side. But he is still er to play, and premier pacer went on to register for IPL Auction at a base price of ₹1.25 crore. Burnley-based pacer could be an asset for franchise, and he could be a hot commodity among teams.  

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18:14 IST, November 9th 2024