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James Anderson, 44, signs for Surrey after Lancashire exit
The 44-year-old England great joins Surrey on a red-ball deal after Lancashire declined a new contract, adding depth to an injury-hit seam attack.
- On Thursday, legendary England bowler Sir James Anderson signed a red-ball deal with Surrey for the 2027 season, extending his career beyond his 45th birthday.
- Anderson's move follows his release from Lancashire last month; new Lancashire director of cricket Paul Farbrace decided to release the captain as part of a "rebuild" of the squad.
- Despite his release, Anderson claimed 50 wickets for Lancashire during the 2026 County Championship Division Two. The 44-year-old boasts 1193 first-class career wickets, an England record for pace bowlers.
- Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart stated, "We're delighted to bring someone of the calibre of Sir James Anderson to Surrey." Stewart expects Anderson's experience to mentor younger bowlers.
- Dismissing retirement, Anderson said, "I'm not doing this for a send-off. That's not the reason I've signed for Surrey." He joins a club that won the County Championship in 2023 and 2024.
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Cricket great Anderson signs for Surrey weeks after ending 25-year stint at Lancashire
LONDON (AP) — England great James Anderson will play county cricket at age 45 after signing a season-long deal with Surrey on Thursday, weeks after ending his 25-year stint at Lancashire.
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