Jimmy Anderson said he will leave Lancashire when his contract ends this year, after the county decided not to extend his deal for the 2027 season. The 44‑year‑old, England’s all‑time record wicket‑taker who has spent 25 years with the club, said he has not decided whether to retire or play elsewhere. He reflected on his Lancashire career on Instagram.
Why it matters
Fans will want to know that Anderson is leaving Lancashire and has not announced retirement, affecting his future playing options.
Key facts
- Anderson said, “If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this.”
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- ‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exittheguardian.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- James Anderson's 25-year-long journey with Lancashire ends on a sour noteindiatoday.in(opens in a new tab)
- James Anderson not happy with Lancashire exit, writes emotional message on social mediahindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Stuart Broad criticises Lancashire for their treatment of James Andersonhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Mark Butcher: I'm not surprised Lancashire have released James Andersonwisden.com(opens in a new tab)
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More about James Anderson
- James Anderson will resume his playing career in Italy after leaving LancashireConfirmedConfidence: Confirmed. Official source, or corroborated across several outlets
- James Anderson set to retire from cricket after Lancashire declines to renew his contractReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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