James Anderson not offered new contract by Lancashire
James Anderson is England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704 dismissals
TL;DR
- James Anderson has not been offered a new contract by Lancashire for the 2027 season.
- Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, retired from international cricket in 2024.
- He captained Lancashire in the County Championship last season, a team that finished near the bottom of Division Two.
- Despite his age (44) and the team's struggles, Anderson performed well, taking 50 wickets in the 2026 County Championship.
- It is unknown whether Anderson will retire or play for another county.
- Lancashire is undergoing a review of its cricket operations.
- Anderson has taken 443 of his 1,193 first-class wickets for Lancashire.