3 Teams That Can Buy James Anderson In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

James Anderson is set to feature in mega auction of IPL 2025 (Source:@CricCrazyJohns/X.com)James Anderson is set to feature in mega auction of IPL 2025 (Source:@CricCrazyJohns/X.com)

The IPL 2025 mega auction is all set to be held on November 24 and 25 and plenty of big stars have registered for the marquee event. One of those is James Anderson and he has registered for the first-time ever in the mega auction. His base price is 1.25 Crore and though he is 42 years old and retired from international cricket, his experience and skills as a fast bowler could help him get a buyer in the upcoming auction.

He can also perform a dual role of mentor and a player for a franchise and his experience could prove handy for the long term-development of players and franchises. So, here are the three franchises that can buy James Anderson in the mega auction of IPL 2025.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings are known to back experienced players irrespective of their age and have in the past, brought out the best of some retired aged players. So, going with their tradition, they might bid for James Anderson in the upcoming mega auction and he could use his experience of playing in Indian conditions to great effect. 

Also, he can be a invaluable guide for young players in the CSK camp with Dwayne Bravo no longer part of the franchise. So, expect CSK to generate interest in English legend.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have always been light on the bowling department, and have lacked quality experienced bowlers. James Anderson can fill that gap, and can also be used as a long term bowling mentor option to guide RCB youngsters and build a solid bowling core for future. James Anderson and Virat Kohli have had love-hate relationship over the years, and in recent times, the two have opened up a lot about the mutual respect they have for each other. 

So, Kohli might root for Anderson's inclusion in the RCB camp and it would surely add more substance to their bowling group.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals have always been fascinated by English cricketers and the likes of Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Joe Root all have been associated with the franchise. They also have an academy in Surrey and the franchise share a special bond with UK.

So, bringing in an English legend like James Anderson would surely be on their bucket list and he could prove handy for the franchise with his experience with Jos Buttler not retained ahead of mega auction.