Lancashire are in talks to extend James Anderson’s playing career with the county for a 24th season.
Anderson, the most prolific pacer in Test history and England’s leading wicket-taker, has not played since completing international duty last July.
He has since worked with England as a bowling consultant, but the 42-year-old has expressed his desire to continue playing.
The PA News Agency understands that Lancashire have held talks with Anderson about extending his stay at the county, with more planned in the coming weeks.
Anderson played his 188th and final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s last summer, ending an incredible England career with 704 Test wickets at 26.45.
Anderson retired from international duty at Lord’s last summer with 704 Test wickets to his name
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Anderson discussed his new role in the England coaching staff after retiring from international cricket
He had considered breaking into franchise cricket by presenting himself at the IPL auction in November where he went unsold.
Anderson made his debut for Lancashire in 2002 and helped them win the county championship in 2011.
Lancashire were relegated from the top tier of the County Championship last season and will play Division Two cricket in the summer.
Anderson returned figures of 7-35 in his lone appearance for Lancashire in 2024, against Nottinghamshire at Southport in June.
He has not played any white ball cricket since 2019 and his last T20 match was in 2014.
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Watch Anderson take four wickets for England in his last Test match against West Indies at Lord’s
There is still no deal in place for Anderson to continue with the England squad next summer, although he has been working with the England and Wales Cricket Board this winter.
England begin their Test summer against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22 before starting a five-Test series with India.
