England’s report wicket-taker James Anderson has signed a one-year contract at Lancashire which can take him right into a twenty fourth season with the county.
The 42-year-old has dedicated to taking part in within the County Championship and Vitality Blast for the Emirates Previous Trafford facet this summer season and is now in line for his first T20 match since 2014.
Anderson retired from worldwide cricket in July 2024, ending his England profession with 704 wickets in 188 Take a look at matches, and has since change into a bowling mentor for his nation.
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Take a look at the 4 wickets Anderson took in his last Take a look at match for England towards West Indies at Lord’s
The seam bowler has not performed since his last England recreation towards West Indies final summer season however was at all times eager to proceed taking part in someplace, even getting into the Indian Premier League public sale earlier than he was missed by the ten franchises.
‘Excited’ Anderson hoping to ‘hit the bottom operating’
Anderson, who made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002, stated of his new deal: “I’m extremely excited to signal this contract with Lancashire and resume taking part in skilled cricket once more.
“This membership has performed an enormous half in my life since I used to be a teen, so to have the chance to put on the Pink Rose once more and assist the facet in each purple and white-ball cricket is one which I’m actually trying ahead to.
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Anderson mentioned his new function within the England teaching set-up after retiring from worldwide cricket
“I’ve been working arduous on protecting my health ranges excessive and persevering with to bowl usually throughout my time as a coach with England all through the winter, with the intention of with the ability to hit the bottom operating when the county season begins in April.
“I love playing at Emirates Old Trafford and to have the chance to walk out and bowl in front of our members and supporters again this summer is going to be really special.”
Anderson’s most up-to-date first-class look for Lancashire got here in June when he took 7-35 towards Nottinghamshire in Southport.
Lancashire start their County Championship Division Two marketing campaign towards Middlesex at Lord’s on Friday April 4, with their Vitality Blast season getting below means at residence to Worcestershire on Thursday Could 29.
Anderson made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002
Lancashire: Taking part in stays Anderson’s first precedence
Anderson shall be a part of England’s teaching workers for the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March however no deal has but been agreed for him to proceed in that capability into the summer season.
Lancashire director of cricket efficiency, Mark Chilton, insists taking part in for Lancashire shall be Anderson’s “first priority”.
He stated: “We have been in open dialogue with Jimmy since his international retirement and our position has been clear from the start. It is fantastic news for all connected with the club that he has chosen to continue his playing career with Lancashire.
“From talking to Jimmy lately, it turned clear that his want to renew taking part in skilled cricket was strengthening each day and he was simply determined to get again out on the park
Anderson final performed a T20 match in 2014
“As it stands, he is fully committed to the county season across both the County Championship and Vitality Blast this summer, and whilst we all recognise he will have other opportunities, he has made it clear playing is his first priority.
“To have the ability to share a dressing room with England’s all-time main wicket taker, and certainly one of cricket’s best gamers, is unimaginable for our squad and I’ve little question that our members and supporters, and cricket followers world wide, shall be equally as thrilled to observe Jimmy in motion for Lancashire once more subsequent summer season.”
