‘Who Is Better Than Him’: As James Anderson Mulls on a Comeback, Moeen Ali Makes a Bold Revelation

The introduction of franchise cricket has allowed the fans to watch some legendary cricketing stalwarts in action. One big example is MS Dhoni as he still features in the IPL despite announcing his retirement four years ago. Stalwarts like Moeen Ali have been a part of the cricket's shorter format after announcing their retirement from red-ball cricket, and he is eager to bring in another legendary figure and one of the greatest bowlers in the game.

Also Read: 'I’m not fussed': Steve Smith Breaks Silence on T20 World Cup Snub, Expresses Interest in IPL Return

Moeen Ali Wants Bowling Legend James Anderson to Feature in the Hundred League

Moeen Ali recently opened up on bringing James Anderson to be a part of Birmingham Phoenix and compete in The Hundred in case a seam bowler goes down with an injury. He deemed Jimmy as an awesome pick for the job and is eager to get him if there is a chance.

"If we had an injury, I would honestly have tried to call up Jimmy Anderson, because he would have been awesome. They've been swinging it every game. If we had an injury, I have been talking about it.

"I would've tried to get Jimmy to play. Other teams would do the same. He would be amazing in this format, the way the balls are swinging. Who is better than him, when it's swinging? We had Woody to cover him, but if one of our bowlers went down...! I'm not sure if it's still possible. On Woody, he is a great guy but his experience...you can't beat it. He brings a lot to the team," Moeen Ali said as per BirminglamLive.

Also Read: Can Bangladesh Overcome Regional Turmoil to Host the Women's T20 World Cup? 'Major Hurdle' Revealed

Moeen Ali's statement is coming at a time when James Anderson is considering a return to cricket. The bowling great played his final Test match, but it looks like he doesn't want to stay far from the game and has rejuvenated intrigue over the game's shorter formats lately. The Hundred could be the spot if he seriously considering a return in the short format.