England’s ‘Legendary pacer James Anderson joins Sanjiv Goenka in his Franchise.

England’s one of the finest bowlers 42 year old James Anderson, joines Sanjiv Goenka owned Manchester Originals. The Pacer  will take part in The Hundred this season after being selected in Wildcard Draft and will play in his first domestic Franchise league. Rocky Flintoff will join up with his father Andrew, Head Coach at Northern Superchargers. The pair were two of 32 names drafted in The Hundred Wildcard Draft, the final updates to the 16 squads ahead of the fifth year of The Hundred.
Essex’s Esmae Macgregor will join Anderson at Originals, off the back off a domestic campaign which sees her top the wicket-taking charts in the Vitality Blast Women’s Competition.

The franchise is owned by Sanjiv Goenka, who also own IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants.

Notably The Hundred Wildcard Draft gives an opportunity to players previously unselected in The Hundred to earn selection through outstanding performances in the Vitality Blast Men’s and Women’s Competitions across the first three months of the domestic season.
Hilton Cartwright was the only overseas player selected, filling a spot at Southern Brave vacated by Faf du Plessis, who had to withdraw through injury. Jason Roy will replace du Plessis at Brave.

Anderson stated that he is really looking forward to The Hundred, and feels really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad. I’ve loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I’m excited to have the opportunity to add value in The Hundred.”
“It’s a competition he hasreally enjoyed watching. When you’re at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can’t underestimate how important that is for our game. He can’t wait to get out there,”

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