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James Anderson admits he regrets not playing more T20 cricket over the past decade despite his legendary Test career. The England seamer has made an impressive return to the format with Lancashire, taking 7 wickets in 3 games. While he cherishes his Test achievements, Anderson finds T20 "so much fun" and wishes he had explored it earlier. He remains focused on staying fit and contributing to Lancashire’s campaign.

Key Points: James Anderson Regrets Missing T20 Cricket Over Last Decade

  • Anderson shines in Vitality Blast with 7 wickets in 3 games
  • Regrets not playing more T20 but cherishes Test legacy
  • Nervous return but settling in with Lancashire
  • Hopes to stay fit and continue strong form
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I feel like I've missed out over last 10 years: James Andeson reflects on missing T-20 cricket

England legend James Anderson reflects on his late-career T20 success and admits he wishes he had played more of the format earlier.

"I feel like I've missed out over the last 10 years. It is so much fun. – James Anderson"

New Delhi June 13

Former England legendary seamer James Anderson said he's really enjoying playing T20 cricket, even though he hasn't played much of it. He doesn't regret his Test career, but wishes he'd played more T20 over the last decade.

Anderson, who is set to feature for Lancashire against Worcestershire on Friday evening, has made a remarkable impact in his three Vitality Blast fixtures so far.

He has claimed seven wickets at 10.14 and an economy-rate of 6.45, including a best of 3 for 17 in his comeback fixture against Durham at Chester-le-Street.

"I've only played three games - and my opinion might change very quickly over the next couple of weeks - but I feel like I've missed out over the last 10 years. It is so much fun. I wouldn't change anything in my Test career, but it would have been nice to play a little bit more [T20] over the last 10 years," James Anderson said during an event for DP World.

Anderson said that he was nervous before his first game for Lancashire, but feels more settled now that he knows the team better. He hopes to stay fit and continue playing well for the rest of the year.

"I was really nervous before my first game, but just being around Lancashire for the last however-many years, I've been dipping in and out. It has been nice to settle in and get to know the guys properly, and try to have an impact in the team and on the squad. Hopefully, I can stay fit and keep doing it for the rest of the year."

Anderson remains England's leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket, with a tally of 269 scalps that may never be beaten. However, he claimed just 18 in his 19 T20Is, with his last match in the format coming against South Africa at Centurion in 2009.

"I do watch a lot of cricket. I've been around a lot of cricket. I was with the England white-ball team in the winter, so you do kind of learn all the time, watching different things - watching The Hundred, watching the Blast over the last ten years."

"I've always had slower balls, but it's getting back into nailing them down. It's something I've loved throughout my career, developing skills and working at them," he added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Anderson is a legend no doubt, but I think he made the right choice focusing on Tests. His swing bowling was poetry in motion! T20 would have shortened his career. Hope he enjoys this late T20 stint though 👍
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Priya M.
Interesting to see him adapt to T20 after all these years! Shows true class when a bowler can switch formats successfully. Would have loved to see him bowl to Kohli in IPL though 😄
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Arjun S.
His economy rate of 6.45 is amazing for someone new to the format! Goes to show proper line-length bowling still works in T20. Indian bowlers should take notes!
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Sneha P.
While I respect Anderson's skills, I disagree that he missed out. He became England's greatest Test bowler! T20 leagues will come and go but Test records stay forever. #TestCricketIsRealCricket
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Vikram J.
Imagine if he'd played IPL all these years! Would have been amazing to see him bowl at Wankhede or Chinnaswamy. Better late than never though - maybe next season? 🤞
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Neha R.
His comments show how much cricket has changed. When he started, T20 was just beginning. Now it's the most popular format! Respect to him for trying new things even at this stage of his career.

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