The IPL 2025 mega auction is scheduled to take place on November 24 and 25 and many star players have registered their names for this marquee event. One of them is James Anderson and he has registered his name in the mega auction for the first time. His base price is Rs 1.25 crore and although he is 42 years old and has retired from international cricket.
He can also play the dual role of a mentor and player for a franchise and his experience can prove useful for the long-term development of the players and the franchise.
But considering his experience and skills as a fast bowler, some franchises may pick up the paddle for him in the upcoming auction. In this article, we will talk about the three franchises who can bid for James Anderson in the upcoming auction. Let us tell you which are those three franchises.
Three teams that might want to buy James Anderson in the mega auction (3 teams that might target James Anderson in IPL 2025)
1) Chennai Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings. CSK)
The Chennai Super Kings franchise is known to support experienced players regardless of age and in the past, has brought out the best in some retired players by including them in the team. So, as per their tradition, they can bid for James Anderson in the upcoming mega auction.
He can use his experience of playing in Indian conditions even better. Additionally, he can be an invaluable mentor to the young players in the CSK camp, as Dwayne Bravo is no longer a part of the franchise. Hence, it is expected that CSK will bid for this English bowler.