James Anderson Shines in T20 Blast Comeback at 42

A Remarkable Return to T20 Cricket

After more than ten years, James Anderson made a stunning return to T20 cricket during the T20 Blast with Lancashire. At the age of 42, the legendary England cricketer showcased one of his finest performances in the format, proving his enduring talent with an exceptional bowling display.

Despite having stepped back from international cricket last year, Anderson continues to impress. In a recent match against Durham, he bowled four overs, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs. His early breakthroughs included dismissing openers Alex Lees and Graham Clark during the powerplay, and he later returned to claim the wicket of the formidable Colin Ackermann in the death overs, concluding his spell on a high note.

A Brief History of Anderson's T20 Career

Anderson's last appearance in T20 cricket was back in 2014 during the T20 Blast final against Warwickshire. His last T20 match for England dates back to 2009, after which he dedicated himself solely to Test cricket, stepping away from shorter formats. Over his extensive career spanning more than 20 years, he has participated in only 44 T20 matches, claiming 41 wickets.

Anderson's commitment to Test cricket has paid off handsomely, as he stands as England's all-time leading wicket-taker with 704 wickets across 188 Tests, making him the most capped player for the team. His final Test match was against the West Indies last year.

Anderson's Recent Activities

Since his retirement, Anderson has participated in a limited number of domestic matches. He served as a fast bowling consultant for the England team last summer but has since concluded that role. Last year, he also played a County Championship match for Lancashire, where he achieved impressive figures of 7 wickets for 35 runs. Although he did not enter the IPL 2025 auction, he has registered to play.