Jimmy Anderson eyes T20 franchise foray as strike bowler at age of 42

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  • Bowler also keen to ‘give something back’ to Lancashire
  • ‘My body has at no stage started to feel like it’s 42’

Jimmy Anderson is considering a late foray into the world of playing franchise T20 cricket – potentially starting overseas this winter – after watching the Hundred and believing he can deliver as a new-ball bowler at that level.

Speaking to The Final Word cricket podcast, the 42-year-old confirmed he is still keen to “give something back” to Lancashire in a playing capacity next summer – and possibly beyond – despite slipping into a role as England’s bowling mentor after his emotional retirement from Test cricket at Lord’s last month.

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Written by Ali Martin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/13/jimmy-anderson-t20-franchise-cricket-england-lancashire-bowler under the title “Jimmy Anderson eyes T20 franchise foray as strike bowler at age of 42”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.