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James Anderson Claims Three Wickets in First T20 Blast Appearance Since 2014

The veteran seamer ended his near 11-year white-ball hiatus by strengthening Lancashire’s bowling attack in their Vitality T20 match.

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James Anderson impresses with 3-wicket haul in comeback T20 after 11 years
Anderson claimed three for 17 with his four overs in the Lancashire win at Chester-le-Street
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Overview

  • On June 1, 2025, James Anderson returned to T20 cricket for Lancashire in their Vitality T20 Blast match against Durham at Chester-le-Street.
  • The 41-year-old delivered a four-over spell of 3 for 17, dismissing Graham Clark, Alex Lees and Colin Ackermann.
  • Lancashire made only one change from their previous fixture, replacing Mitch Stanley with Anderson to bolster their bowling unit.
  • Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 with a record 704 wickets and has since served as a consultant for the England men’s team.
  • Having last played T20 in August 2014, he has taken 41 wickets in 44 matches at a 32.14 average and registered for the IPL 2025 auction but went unsold.