Anderson’s Comeback, Flintoff’s Debut Define Hundred Wildcards

James Anderson and Rocky Flintoff are the standout wildcard picks for this summer’s Hundred, offering a striking contrast of experience and youth that has the cricket world talking.  Anderson, who turns 43 this month, will make his first appearance in the competition with Manchester Originals after securing a £31,000 deal in Tuesday’s draft.  The England legend returned to T20 cricket this year following an 11-year break, taking 14 wickets in eight Vitality Blast games for Lancashire as a new-ball specialist. Initially overlooked in March’s main draft, he forced his way back into contention with that strong domestic form and will now lead the Originals attack in August. A Teenage Gamble with Family Ties Meanwhile, 17-year-old Rocky Flintoff has been chosen by Northern Superchargers, coached by his father, Andrew Flintoff.  The selection is sure to draw scrutiny since the teenager has never played a professional T20 match. But his potential is clear: he scored a century for England Lions in Australia over the