England’s all-time record wicket-taker not offered new contract Bowler has spent 25 years at county Jimmy Anderson has confirmed he will leave Lancashire when his contract ends this year, after the county decided not to extend his deal for the 2027 season. The 44-year-old has not said whether he will retire or continue playing elsewhere.

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Anderson reflected on his Lancashire career on Instagram. “I’ve supported Lancashire since I was a kid, and so to get to play for them for 25 years was a dream come true,” he wrote. “I have always found it special walking out to play at Old Trafford and have some incredible memories of doing so, including the honour of being captain.