India, Aug. 14 -- James Anderson, one of the most prolific fast bowlers in Test history, remains confident in his fitness even after announcing his international retirement a month ago. At 42, Anderson is contemplating a return to short-form cricket, nearly a decade after his last T20 appearance, which came in the 2014 T20 Blast final for Lancashire.

Despite stepping away from international cricket after England's victory over the West Indies in mid-July, Anderson's passion for the game hasn't waned, and he's hinted at the possibility of making his debut in franchise cricket.

"I might be in a bit of denial because I'm well aware I won't play for England again, but I've still not made a decision on my actual cricket career," Anderson tol...