British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, known for his passion for cricket, indulged in a friendly net session with the England team, showcasing his batting prowess. Sunak, 43, eagerly took on the legendary English pacer James Jimmy Anderson, who recently achieved the milestone of 700 Test cricket wickets, in the nets.The captivating video of this cricket encounter was shared on Sunaks personal X account, accompanied by the caption, Am I ready for the call up @englandcricket In the footage, Sunak can be seen engaging with Anderson, mentioning, Well, actually, I knew I was facing you so I came here for a net session earlier this week, so I get some practice in, but Im not entirely sure I was at the right speeds.Am I ready for the call up @englandcricket pic.twitter.com/nKIk5mNj7j— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) April 5, 2024Sunak humorously requested Anderson to take it easy on him, to which the seasoned pacer replied, Well see how it goes. During his time at the nets, Sunak also interacted with young cricketers, posing for photos and signing autographs, clearly relishing the experience. When facing Andersons deliveries, Sunak showcased his defensive skills, although he was ultimately clean bowled by a young talent at the venue.Ill just stay here for the rest of the day. So you tell the office Ill be back later, Sunak quipped after acknowledging the impressive delivery that dismissed him. Reacting to the video shared on X, the England Cricket team responded wittily, remarking, Not bad, perhaps a few more net sessions first.Not bad, perhaps a few more net sessions first 😉 https://t.co/u7AHCOMO08— England Cricket (@englandcricket) April 5, 2024James Anderson, 41, achieved a significant feat recently by reaching 700 wickets in Test cricket, a milestone that may remain unmatched in the evolving landscape of cricket.In other news, Sunak announced a substantial investment of 35 million pounds in grassroots cricket during the same day. This initiative aims to encourage over 900,000 young individuals to participate in cricket. The funds will be utilized for constructing 16 all-weather domes at venues hosting the T20 World Cup matches in 2026 and 2030. England and Wales are set to host the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, while the ICC Mens T20 World Cup is scheduled for the UK and Ireland in 2030.
