James Anderson joins Manchester Originals as wildcard pick for The Hundred 2025 after T20 comeback
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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