The SA20, a Twenty20 cricket league, is gearing up for its 2026 season, commencing on December 26th. The auction list has attracted numerous players, with English fast bowler James Anderson adding his name to the roster. This participation could mark Anderson’s first appearance in the SA20 tournament.
The auction also features 13 Indian players, including Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and others. The auction will be held in Johannesburg on September 9th.
James Anderson recently made a comeback to T20 cricket after a gap of 11 years, competing in the T20 Blast 2025 for Lancashire. During the T20 Blast, Anderson took 17 wickets in 9 matches. He also played in the Men’s Hundred 2025.
Dale Steyn, the South African fast bowling legend, stated that he would include James Anderson in his team if he were a coach. With six franchises competing in the SA20, Anderson’s presence is highly anticipated, given his significant T20 experience.