Michael Atherton said he sees no issue with Lancashire's handling of James Anderson's release from the county, and added he would have been tempted to give the veteran seam bowler a new contract.
Why it matters
Fans of James Anderson would care because it addresses his release from Lancashire and the possibility of a new contract.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Atherton: Lancashire did not handle Anderson release badlyskysports.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Jimmy Anderson in talks with Surrey to continue county career after Lancashire exittheguardian.com(opens in a new tab)
- Anderson in talks with Surrey after Lancashire releaseskysports.com(opens in a new tab)
- Anderson could be given chance to join Surreybbc.co.uk(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
- Jimmy Anderson confirms he will leave Lancashire when his contract endsConfirmedConfidence: 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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