Overview
- England's record Test wicket-taker extends a Lancashire career that began in 2001 beyond the 25-year mark.
- He took 17 wickets in six County Championship games last season and returned to the T20 Blast to help Lancashire reach Finals Day.
- Anderson said he is "absolutely delighted" to continue and that he still has "plenty to offer" across red and white-ball cricket.
- Lancashire finished fifth in Division Two after a coaching change last summer, with Croft now leading a promotion push in 2026.
- Old Trafford's Pavilion End carries his name as the 'James Anderson End', honoring a career that includes 704 Test wickets and 1,143 first-class dismissals.