Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful - Broad
Summary
Stuart Broad criticized Lancashire’s decision not to renew James Anderson’s contract, saying the club handled the news disrespectfully. Anderson, 44, took 50 County Championship wickets last season and has not announced whether he will retire; other counties are reportedly interested in signing him.Key Facts
- Lancashire told Anderson last week that it would not renew his contract, ending his 26-year professional career with the club.
- Anderson took 50 wickets in the County Championship last season and served as Lancashire captain.
- Lancashire finished second bottom in Division Two of the County Championship.
- Incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace made the decision as part of plans to rebuild the team.
- The club said at a Monday meeting with members that it would look into arranging a farewell for Anderson.
- Broad said Lancashire should have given Anderson a better send-off and criticized the club’s leadership.
- Anderson said he was sad about the decision but did not announce his retirement.
- Other counties are reportedly interested in signing Anderson.
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