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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

England cricket great James Anderson facing uncertain future after Lancashire contract decision

James Anderson Lancashire Cricket England
  • England cricket legend James Anderson will not be offered a new contract by Lancashire for the 2027 season, leaving his playing future in major doubt.
  • The decision comes as Lancashire undergoes a hard reset under new leadership following their worst County Championship campaign since 1984.
  • Despite the club's poor season, the 44-year-old excelled individually, taking 50 wickets at an average of 17 in Division Two.
  • Reports suggest Anderson is expected to retire from professional cricket rather than seek a move to a rival county.
  • Anderson made his Lancashire debut in 2002 and retired from international cricket in 2024 as England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets.

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Jimmy Anderson set to retire from cricket at 44 years old after Lancashire snub new contract offer

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