Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contract
Summary
Lancashire County Cricket Club has decided not to offer a new contract to James Anderson, England's top Test wicket-taker. Anderson, 44, has played for Lancashire for most of his 26-year career and may retire or seek to play for another team.Key Facts
- James Anderson is England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704 dismissals.
- Anderson chose to keep playing for Lancashire after retiring from international cricket in 2024.
- Lancashire finished near the bottom of Division Two in the County Championship last season.
- Anderson will not have a contract with Lancashire for the 2027 season when he turns 45.
- It is unclear if Anderson will retire or try to continue playing with another county team.
- Anderson has taken 443 first-class wickets for Lancashire, plus 83 in List A matches and 50 in Twenty20 games.
- Lancashire is currently reviewing their cricket operations, led by interim chair Dame Sarah Storey and new CEO Richard Kenyon.
- Paul Farbrace was recently appointed as Lancashire’s director of cricket.
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