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James Anderson Faces Career Decision as Lancashire Will Not Offer Him New Deal
The 44-year-old took 50 wickets last season, but the club said a rebuilding review means his 26-year county career is ending.
- Lancashire will not offer James Anderson a new contract for the 2027 season, ending the 44-year-old's 25-year tenure at Old Trafford.
- Incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace and new chief executive Richard Kenyon informed Anderson of the decision on Monday as Lancashire undergoes a leadership restructure and strategic reset.
- Anderson collected 50 wickets at an average of 17 in the County Championship Division Two this summer, making him one of only seven bowlers to reach that tally.
- Daily Mail Sport reports Anderson will likely retire rather than seek another county deal, concluding his 26-year professional career that began in 2001.
- England's leading wicket-taker finishes with 1,193 first-class wickets and 704 in Test cricket, ranking third all-time behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.
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