Mon Nov 25 20:50:12 UTC 2024: ## Anderson’s IPL Dream Shattered: Veteran Bowler Unsold at Auction

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – James Anderson, one of the greats of international cricket, has seen his dream of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) dashed. The 42-year-old, who registered for the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of ₹1.25 crore, went unsold, overlooked by all ten franchises.

Anderson, the oldest player in the auction, had expressed his desire to play in the IPL, citing his fitness and eagerness to learn. However, his limited recent experience in T20 cricket – only 44 matches played, his last in 2014 – likely contributed to his lack of interest from franchises. He was not even included in the accelerated round of the auction, signaling a complete lack of demand for his services. The snub marks a disappointing end to Anderson’s hopes of a lucrative and prestigious late-career addition to his cricketing legacy.

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