England's legendary pacer James Anderson kept himself away from the IPL. He never even gave his name to the auction in love with Test. He has said goodbye to international cricket and is now working on England's coaching panel. When Anderson's career was thought to be over, he entered the IPL auction.

Ken Anderson suddenly wants to play IPL when he is 'old'. When such questions are raised, the former England pacer said that he still feels that he still has a lot to offer in cricket. That is why he was named in the IPL auction.

In his long career, Anderson has never played in a franchise tournament outside the country, let alone the IPL. He played the last of his international T20 career of only 19 matches in 2009. What is the reason for keeping away from T20 and franchise cricket for so many years? When it is discussed.

Anderson then showed two reasons, still want to give something to cricket and want to further his knowledge of cricket by playing IPL! "There's definitely something left in me that makes me think I can still play," Anderson said. I have never played in IPL. I haven't experienced that and for a few reasons I feel like I have more to offer as a player.'

After retiring from Tests in July, Anderson has worked as a bowling mentor for England in the last two series. Telling that experience, the legendary pacer said, 'After retiring in the summer, I did a little coaching. I've been doing mentoring with the England team, which you could call something else. I just want to see and experience something like this (T20). That can help me improve my cricket-knowledge for the future.'

Note that this year's IPL Mega Auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Where it will be known whether Anderson's desire to play in the IPL is being fulfilled at the end of his life.