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James Anderson has been celebrated with a prestigious wildcard selection by Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2025. This move marks his long-awaited entry into franchise cricket. At 43, he continues to prove that age is just a number in elite sport.
🔹 James Anderson’s T20 Comeback Shines
After a long absence from T20s, James Anderson made a stunning return with Lancashire Lightning in the T20 Blast 2025. Impressively, he picked up 14 wickets in 8 matches, including a memorable 3-wicket haul on debut.
Because of this performance, Anderson drew attention across the cricketing world. In fact, his consistency and control reminded fans why he’s considered a modern legend.
“The Hundred is fresh, exciting, and brings in young fans. I’m thrilled to be part of it,” Anderson said.
🔹 James Anderson Headlines Wildcard Draft
This year, the ECB introduced a wildcard draft, allowing each team to add two players who were unsold in the main draft. Not surprisingly, James Anderson was one of the most talked-about selections.
In addition to Anderson, Manchester Originals picked Marchant de Lange, a fiery pacer with prior Hundred experience. Together, they add depth and firepower to the bowling unit.
🔹 Rocky Flintoff Joins the Superchargers
Meanwhile, Northern Superchargers selected Rocky Flintoff, the 17-year-old son of former England great Andrew Flintoff. Although Rocky has yet to feature in a T20 match, his recent U-19 performances caught the eye.
For example, he scored a brilliant century and a gritty 93 against India U-19. Consequently, he was fast-tracked into The Hundred setup, showcasing the tournament’s commitment to future stars.
🔹 Southern Brave Adjust After Faf’s Injury
Due to injury, Faf du Plessis will miss The Hundred 2025. As a result, Southern Brave named Hilton Cartwright as his replacement. Furthermore, they brought in Jason Roy, boosting their top-order lineup with experience and aggression.
✅ Men’s Wildcard Picks – The Hundred 2025
- Manchester Originals: James Anderson, Marchant de Lange
- Northern Superchargers: James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff
- Southern Brave: Toby Albert, Hilton Cartwright
- Trent Rockets: Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson
- London Spirit: Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins
- Welsh Fire: Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway
- Birmingham Phoenix: Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber
- Oval Invincibles: George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar
✅ Women’s Wildcard Picks – The Hundred 2025
- Manchester Originals: Esmae MacGregor, Darcey Carter
- Northern Superchargers: Katherine Fraser, Sophia Turner
- Southern Brave: Phoebe Turner, Amara Carr
- Trent Rockets: Grace Thompson, Sophie Morris
- London Spirit: Abi Norgrove, Kate Coppack
- Welsh Fire: Charley Phillips, Alex Griffiths
- Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Phoebe Brett
- Oval Invincibles: Daisy Gibb, Rebecca Odgers
