James Anderson set to retire after Lancashire withhold 2027 contract

James Anderson's first-class career is expected to end after Lancashire decided not to offer him a contract for the 2027 season. The 44-year-old took 50 wickets for the county this summer at an average of 17.

Anderson holds the record for most Test wickets by a fast bowler with 704. He played 188 Tests, second only to Sachin Tendulkar's 200. Lancashire's decision ends his 23-year association with the club.

Anderson is set to make his retirement plans public soon and will not seek a first-class contract elsewhere.