Jimmy Anderson takes his first wickets in The Hundred aged 43

Toby Coxon

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Jimmy Anderson, the veteran bowler, finally has his first wickets in The Hundred after an exceptional performance for the Manchester Originals.

 

The 43-year-old, who had previously gone wicketless in his two appearances in the competition, proved that he still has what it takes to perform at the highest level.

The performance came in a match against the Northern Superchargers, where the English bowler took his first two wickets in the competition.

Anderson opened the bowling for his side and took his first two wickets in the space of just four deliveries.

The 43-year-old first dismissed Dawid Malan, who skied a ball high in the air for a simple catch, and then trapped Dan Lawrence with an lbw.

The performance was a timely reminder of Anderson's enduring class and skill.

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The most successful fast bowler in Test cricket history had been left out of the Manchester Originals' side for their previous five games, but he was brought back into the team for the final game of the campaign and made an immediate impact.

What Anderson's performance means for his future

While Anderson's side, the Manchester Originals, were already out of the competition, his performance was a timely reminder of his class.

The veteran bowler has been on the sidelines for a number of games, but his recent performance has shown that he is still a major asset to his team.

His performance could also have a major impact on his future, with the bowler stating that he is "still hungry to play more cricket."

His performance has shown that he can still perform at a high level, and it will be interesting to see if he returns to the competition next year.

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Toby Coxon

Toby joined The Sporting News in 2025 after completing a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. He has previous experience writing for online and print publications including VAVEL, Breaking Media and The Non-League Paper. He also has experience working within football clubs in previous roles at Curzon Ashton FC and Bradford City AFC.