James Anderson Eyes Franchise Cricket Post-Retirement

Former England pacer James Anderson, post-retirement, hints at franchise cricket participation. While mentoring England's bowlers for the Test series, he expresses confidence in his skills and discusses potential domestic cricket involvement. Anderson reflects on his final Test and conversations leading to retirement.

Former England pacer James Anderson has expressed an interest in playing franchise cricket following his retirement from international cricket after the first Test against West Indies at Lord's. Anderson, who took four wickets in his final Test to finish with 704 career scalps, believes he can still showcase his swinging ball skills at the highest level.

Currently serving as the bowling mentor for England for the remainder of the Test summer, Anderson also did not rule out playing domestic cricket, stating it's not "off the table." At age 42, he still feels he has something to offer and remains hopeful of proving his worth in white-ball cricket.

Anderson, who ended his international career with 188 Tests, 194 ODIs, and 19 T20Is, reminisced about his farewell and conversations with coach Brendon McCullum, team director Rob Key, and skipper Ben Stokes. Despite his retirement, he remains actively involved with the England squad in a mentorship role, preparing for future series.

(With inputs from agencies.)