James Anderson and Rocky Flintoff have been signed as ‘wildcards’ for the Hundred, with the latter following his father Andrew Flintoff to Northern Superchargers.
Anderson turns 43 earlier than the event begins subsequent month and can play for Manchester Originals, which means the Lancashire veteran will proceed to ply his commerce at Emirates Previous Trafford.
England’s document Check wicket-taker was loosely connected to the Originals when the competitors first launched in 2021 and can lastly make his bow within the fifth version, having initially gone unsold within the draft.
He has by no means performed any type of franchise cricket earlier than, having additionally didn’t win an Indian Premier League deal following his worldwide retirement.
“I’m really looking forward to The Hundred and I’m really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad,” he stated.
“I’ve liked my time with Lancashire this season, so I am excited to have the chance so as to add worth within the Hundred.
“It’s a competition I’ve really 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. I can’t wait to get out there.”
On the different finish of the age spectrum, 17-year-old Flintoff will likely be making it a household affair at Headingley.
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Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, scored a century for the Lions in opposition to a Cricket Australia XI on day two of the tour match in Brisbane earlier this yr
He has by no means performed an expert T20 however not too long ago hit a wonderful century for England Beneath-19s in opposition to India this month and has impressed for England Lions, who’re additionally coached by his well-known father.
Australian Hilton Cartwright is the one abroad participant among the many 32 wildcard signings, stepping in for Faf du Plessis at Southern Courageous following the previous South Africa captain’s damage withdrawal. Jason Roy, a World Cup winner with England in 2019, takes up the emptiness within the Courageous squad.
Scotland internationals Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carer are among the many new recruits within the ladies’s event, linking up with the Superchargers and Originals respectively.
The Hundred Wildcard picks
Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Phoebe Brett, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber
London Spirit: Abi Norgrove, Kate Coppack, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins
Manchester Originals: Esmae Macgregor, Darcey Carter, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange
Northern Superchargers: Katherine Fraser, Sophia Turner, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff
Oval Invincibles: Daisy Gibb, Rebecca Odgers, George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar
Southern Courageous: Phoebe Turner, Amara Carr, Toby Albert, Hilton Cartwright
Trent Rockets: Grace Thompson, Sophie Morris, Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson
Welsh Hearth: Charley Phillips, Alex Griffiths, Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway
