Anderson’s T20 Return: Reflecting on a Decade of Missed Opportunities

James Anderson, at 42, is relishing his comeback to T20 cricket in the Vitality Blast. After an absence of 11 years, the England bowler is making a significant impact for Lancashire, securing 7 wickets in 3 games. His figures include an average of 10.14 and an economy rate of 6.45. He’s candid about regretting his absence from the T20 format for a decade, despite a highly successful Test career. Anderson is focused on learning and adapting, studying T20 tactics. He acknowledges the differences in field placements and wicket-taking strategies compared to Test cricket. Although he was not picked for the IPL 2025 auction or The Hundred, he is concentrating on county cricket.