James Anderson to continue playing career after signing new Lancashire deal
James Anderson to continue playing career after signing new Lancashire deal
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England’s leading Test wicket-taker retired from international cricket last summer but will play on for his county. James Anderson will continue his playing career with Lancashire after signing a new deal with the county for 2025. Anderson, 42, concluded his record-breaking England career last summer, finishing with 704 Test wickets after more than two decades in the side.
![[James Anderson made his final Test farewell for England against the West Indies last July]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/19/00cdc8863d3ca59edd33649a1b49a677Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM2NjI0MTU1-2.78463113.jpg)
He has since joined the coaching staff, but kept his options open to continuing to feature away from international cricket, entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction late last year. While a deal was not forthcoming, Anderson has now re-committed to his home county in a significant boost for the Red Rose after relegation from Division One of the County Championship last year.
“I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and resume playing professional cricket again next season,” Anderson said after agreeing a season-long deal after the conclusion of his England central contract. “This club has played a huge part in my life since I was a teenager, so to have the opportunity to wear the Red Rose again and help the side in both red and white ball cricket is one that I am really looking forward to.
“I have been working hard on keeping my fitness levels high and continuing to bowl regularly during my time as a coach with England throughout the winter, with the aim of being able to hit the ground running when the county season starts in April.”.
