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After 4,000 days away from T20 cricket, this legendary player makes a stunning comeback, leaving opponents shocked with his performance. Find out who he is.

James Andersons return to T20 — James Anderson's return to T20

James Anderson: England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson returned to T20 cricket after 11 years and recorded the best performance of his T20 career while playing for Lancashire against Durham in a match. This is a symbol of his amazing ability. The 42-year-old English fast bowler, who retired from international cricket last year, has not played a T20 match since 2014. In Tests, this brilliant batsman has taken 704 wickets and a total of 991 international wickets. Anderson is currently associated with his county team Lancashire on a one-year contract.

Amazing agility shown at the age of 42 — Amazing agility shown at the age of 42

Even at the age of 42, Anderson looked in his old style as he bowled three overs in the powerplay against Durham. In the match played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Anderson took the wickets of both Durham openers Alex Lees and Graham Clark. Anderson used a lot of movement and bite to produce figures of 2-15 in the powerplay. He returned in the 11th over to take the third wicket. He dismissed Colin Ackermann and finished his spell with figures of 3-17.

Andersons best performance in T20 so far — Anderson's best performance in T20 so far

This was Anderson's best performance in T20 cricket, before this he had taken 3 wickets for 23 runs, which he achieved in a T20 match against the Netherlands in 2009. This was the last year when Anderson represented England in T20 cricket. Next month Anderson will complete one year of retirement from Tests and ODIs. Seeing Anderson's bowling, everyone is praising his fitness.

Jimmy Anderson returns to T20 at the age of 42 — Jimmy Anderson returns to T20 at the age of 42

Anderson took his first wicket in his second over, returning after conceding a six and a four off the first three balls to dismiss Clarke. Anderson dismissed all three of Durham's top batsmen, a bowling effort that ensured the hosts could only manage 150 runs on the day. Anderson's contribution was also crucial, as Durham's spirited bowling effort meant Lancashire had to play out their full 20 overs to chase down a target of 151.

Great improvement from last match — Great improvement from last match

This is a marked improvement from Anderson's last T20 match, in which he conceded 52 runs without taking a wicket against Warwickshire during the 2024 Blast Final.

Great start for Lancashire — Great start for Lancashire

Anderson's return helped Lancashire start their Vitality Blast campaign with a third consecutive win, a record so far. They had already beaten Worcestershire and demolished Nottinghamshire in their first two matches of the season.

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