England’s report wicket-taker James Anderson has signed a one-year contract at Lancashire which is able to take him right into a twenty fourth season with the county.
The 42-year-old has dedicated to enjoying within the County Championship and Vitality Blast for the Emirates Previous Trafford aspect this summer time 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 Check matches, and has since turn into a bowling mentor for his nation.
The seam bowler was all the time eager to proceed enjoying 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, mentioned of his new deal: “I’m extremely excited to signal this contract with Lancashire and resume enjoying skilled cricket once more.
“This membership has performed an enormous half in my life since I used to be a young person, so to have the chance to put on the Pink Rose once more and assist the aspect in each crimson and white-ball cricket is one which I’m actually wanting 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 maintaining my health ranges excessive and persevering with to bowl repeatedly throughout my time as a coach with England all through the winter, with the purpose of having 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 in opposition to Nottinghamshire in Southport.
Lancashire start their County Championship marketing campaign in opposition to Middlesex at Lord’s on Friday April 4, with their Vitality Blast season getting beneath 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
Lancashire director of cricket perormance, Mark Chilton, mentioned: “We have been in open dialogue with Jimmy since his international retirement and our position has been clear from the start.
“It’s unbelievable information for all related with the membership that he has chosen to proceed his enjoying profession with Lancashire.
“From speaking to Jimmy recently, it became clear that his desire to resume playing professional cricket was strengthening every day and he was just desperate to get back 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 one in every of cricket’s biggest gamers, is unimaginable for our squad and I’ve little question that our members and supporters, and cricket followers around the globe, might be equally as thrilled to look at Jimmy in motion for Lancashire once more subsequent summer time.”
