England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is an unexpected prospect for Major League Cricket.
Senior figures from at least one Major League Cricket (MLC) team are reportedly intrigued by James Anderson’s recent remarks about potentially returning to white-ball cricket, according to BBC Sport. The unnamed franchise is now expected to explore if the 42-year-old would be interested in taking part in the third edition of the T20 tournament in the U.S. next year.
Anderson could potentially earn around £135,000 for a brief stint in MLC, which has already attracted some top names for its 2024 edition. Among the most notable is Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, who secured a lucrative contract with the San Francisco Unicorns running until 2027.
Other high-profile Australian stars like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Travis Head were part of the star-studded Washington Freedom team, led by coach Ricky Ponting, which claimed this year’s tournament victory.
Anderson, who concluded his career with 704 Test wickets, retired from international cricket after the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s in July. Following his retirement, he joined the England backroom staff and is currently under contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) until the end of September.
Last week, Anderson confirmed he will continue in his role as a fast-bowling mentor during England’s Test series against Pakistan in October and is also planning to accompany the team on their New Zealand tour in December.
