James Anderson uncertain of future after Lancashire contract ends

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:18 · Archive

James Anderson says Lancashire's refusal to renew his contract felt like another rejection after his England exit.

James Anderson is reconsidering his cricket future after Lancashire informed him his contract would not be renewed for 2027. Director of cricket Paul Farbrace and chief executive Richard Kenyon delivered the news in a meeting last Monday. The 44-year-old, who will turn 45 next July, took 50 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 17.68 during the county championship season, when Lancashire finished second-bottom.

Anderson said the exit mirrored his England departure two years earlier, when director of cricket Rob Key, head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes told him he was surplus to requirements. Speaking on his Tailenders podcast, he described being left wondering 'is there something fundamentally wrong with me as a person?' after the rejection. He acknowledged the decision left him uncertain about his next steps, saying he was 'still trying to process everything and weigh up what the best way forward' was.

The club's treatment of Anderson has divided opinion among Lancashire members. Stuart Broad, Anderson's long-time England opening bowling partner, labelled the decision 'disrespectful'.

How it is being reported

• 'Something wrong with me?': Jimmy's Lancashire lamentPace bowling great James Anderson says Lancashire's decision to not offer him a new contract was a "shock" and felt similar to the end of his England career.The West Australian · 30 Oct, 14:37
• 'Something wrong with me?': Jimmy's Lancashire lamentPace bowling great James Anderson says Lancashire's decision to not offer him a new contract was a "shock" and felt similar to the end of his England career.Perth Now · 30 Oct, 14:37

In this story: James Anderson · Lancashire · Paul Farbrace · Richard Kenyon · Stuart Broad · Rob Key · Brendon McCullum · Ben Stokes

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