Overview
- Manchester Originals secured former England fast bowler James Anderson as one of their men’s Wildcard picks ahead of the August tournament.
- Northern Superchargers added 17-year-old Rocky Flintoff under the coaching of his father, Andrew Flintoff, in their Wildcard selections.
- Anderson earned his spot after claiming 14 wickets in eight T20 Blast matches this season following an 11-year hiatus from the format.
- If he takes the field at age 43, Anderson will become the second-oldest player ever to appear in The Hundred.
- The Wildcard Draft rewards standout performances in the Vitality Blast and highlights The Hundred’s generational mix of seasoned stars and emerging talent.