James Anderson leaves Lancashire after club declines to offer new contract
Lancashire have decided against offering former England fast bowler James Anderson a new contract for the 2027 cricket season.
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Lancashire have opted against offering fast bowler James Anderson a new contract for the 2027 season, BBC News and the Daily Mail reported. Anderson is 44 years old and will turn 45 in the summer of 2027. The decision was first reported by the Times. [1][2][4]
The Daily Mail reported that the news marks the end of Anderson's career, stating that he was told earlier this week by Lancashire chief executive Richard Kenyon and director of cricket Paul Farbrace. However, BBC News stated it is not yet known whether Anderson will retire or attempt to extend his career elsewhere. [1][2]
During his recent campaign, Anderson collected 50 wickets at an average of 17 each for Lancashire in Division Two of the County Championship, according to the Daily Mail. BBC News reported that Anderson captained Lancashire last season as the club finished next to bottom of Division Two. [1][2]
BBC News noted that Anderson chose to continue playing for Lancashire after England forced him into international retirement in 2024. Anderson took a record 704 Test wickets for England during his international career, according to the Daily Mail. [1][2]
In short
- Lancashire decided not to offer 44-year-old James Anderson a contract for 2027.
- Anderson took 50 wickets at an average of 17 in Division Two last season.
- Anderson took a record 704 Test wickets during his international career for England.
- Lancashire finished next to bottom of Division Two in the recent County Championship season.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contractBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]England legend Sir James Anderson RETIRES from cricket at 44... after Lancashire tell him they will not give him a new contract for next summerDaily Mail, 1h ago
- [3]Anderson not offered new Lancashire contractBBC, 1h ago
- [4]Lancashire will not offer James Anderson new contractThe Times, 3h ago
- [5]Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contractAOL.com, 1h ago
- [6]Lancashire decline new contract for James AndersonOz Arab Media, 1h ago
- [7]Anderson's future in doubt as Lancashire opt against new contractESPN, 1h ago
Background
- [8]Loni Anderson on Wikipedia
- [9]Sarah Lancashire on Wikipedia
- [10]Lancashire on Grokipedia
- [11]Ryan Anderson Says He Was Shocked by Death of Ken Urker FTMQ News, 18d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 11 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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