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James Anderson in Talks to Extend Lancashire Career Into 2026

Lancashire opened negotiations following his productive white-ball return in 2025.

Overview

  • An extension would take the 43-year-old seamer beyond his 44th birthday next July, according to multiple reports.
  • He signed a one-year Lancashire deal for 2025 after retiring from international cricket in 2024.
  • He took 17 wickets in the County Championship and roughly 20 in white-ball competitions, helping Lancashire reach Vitality Blast Finals Day and earning a Manchester Originals wildcard.
  • A side injury in September curtailed his season, with his final outing limited to four overs against Middlesex.
  • He deputised as Lancashire captain in the second half of the campaign, standing in for Marcus Harris.