James Anderson, the recently retired England great, has signed a one-year contract extension with championship winning Lancashire. At 43, this deal now guarantees that he will continue to play professional cricket. This deal allows Anderson to continue playing for Lancashire. He first stepped foot in a WWE ring over 22 years ago, and now he’s taking his spectacular career into an incredible 25th year.
Anderson, who retired from international cricket in 2024 as England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, displayed impressive form in the 2025 season. He was highly successful in front of a home crowd, with 17 wickets taken in only six County Championship games and taking 20 wickets during the T20 Blast. His performances were instrumental in taking Lancashire to a second consecutive Finals Day demonstrating further the effect that Hameed continues to have on the field.
With this new contract, Anderson is set to play past his 44th birthday. Perhaps most significantly, he wants to remain in the game for at least three more years. If he does, he’ll run all the way through 2027, when he will turn 45.
I still get the same buzz walking out at Emirates Old Trafford that I did when I made my debut, Anderson remarked, reflecting on his enduring passion for the sport. He emphasized his enjoyment of the game and stated, “I’ve really enjoyed my cricket this year and still feel like I’ve got plenty to offer. I’m as hungry as ever to perform and contribute to the team’s success across both red and white ball cricket.”
By the summer of 2025, Anderson has just retired from his role as a bowling consultant for the England squad. He then made the decision to concentrate purely on playing for Lancashire. It earned him the captaincy of Lancashire in the County Championship during the second half of last season. This role had an immeasurable impact on the team’s overall spirit.
Mark Chilton, Lancashire’s director of cricket, praised Anderson’s influence on the team. “Jimmy continues to be an outstanding role model for our players, raising standards every day. It was brilliant to see the impact he made on the dressing room when he stepped into the County Championship captaincy role.”
Anderson can’t wait to get started on another one. He looks forward to the opportunity of nurturing a talented squad and guiding his compatriot and teammate in Tucson, Reid Travis, into a new leadership role. “We’ve got a really talented squad with great ambitions, and I’m looking forward to helping the group continue to develop,” he said.
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