James Anderson, the legendary England pacer, is reportedly eyeing a potential stint in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States following his retirement from international cricket in July 2024. After a remarkable career with 704 Test wickets, Anderson’s potential return to white-ball formats has generated interest from at least one MLC franchise ahead of the tournament’s third edition in 2025.
Although Anderson has not played competitive T20 cricket since 2014, he remains confident in his ability to perform at the highest level. With lucrative contracts in MLC – potentially reaching up to 135,000 euros for a short period – Anderson’s involvement could prove both financially rewarding and exciting for the growing league. MLC has already attracted top cricketers like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell, adding further credibility to the competition.
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In the meantime, Anderson continues his coaching journey as England’s bowling consultant, with confirmed plans for the winter tours of Pakistan and New Zealand. However, the MLC opportunity could offer a fresh chapter in Anderson’s storied career if pursued further.
“At the minute, I’m due to go to Pakistan and New Zealand in the winter. Then nothing concrete after that. I’m very new to this, I’m still learning as we go. It’s partly me trying to figure out if this is where I want to go with the next stage of my career and also for them to figure out if I’m any good at it as well,”
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