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james anderson Negotiations are ongoing to extend his career through the 2026 season lancashire On a new contract.
Anderson played the last of his 188 Test matches two years ago. west indies at Lord’s, but after a spell away from the international scene and playing six Rothesay County Championship matches during the recent domestic campaign he decided to retire.
Anderson’s season ended prematurely due to a side injury, but the PA news agency believes the 43-year-old has signaled his intention to continue playing with talks ongoing with boyhood club Lancashire over a contract extension.
England’s leading wicket-taker Anderson was able to bowl only four overs during Lancashire’s home draw with Middlesex in Division Two on 17 September, forcing the experienced seamer to end his 2025 campaign early in a matter of weeks.
He took 17 wickets at an average of 25.94 in six County Championship matches during an injury-hit year, recording a best red-ball record of three for 53 against Derbyshire at Emirates Old Trafford in May.
Anderson took his best performance in white-ball cricket, taking a total of 20 wickets, helping Lancashire qualify for the Vitality Blast final day – where they lost to the overall winners. topsy-turvy semi-finals – and a useful stint in The Hundred for Manchester Originals.
New terms are being negotiated with Lancashire which would result in Anderson playing through to the 2026 season, ex England The bowler may be ready to play domestic cricket at the age of 44 with his birthday coming at the end of July.