In a significant development, veteran bowler James Anderson is set to return to professional cricket in Division Two of the County Championship next season. James Anderson is in talks with Lancashire about extending his career for another season, which could be his 24th year with the club.
Anderson stepped away from international cricket last summer in England. However, he has not played a competitive match since his farewell Test, but has continued to be involved in the sport as a bowling consultant for the England team. He also worked with the team during its tours in Pakistan and New Zealand.
James Anderson is in discussions with Lancashire for a potential return to county cricket
According to The Telegraph, James Anderson, who made his debut for Lancashire in 2002, is about to commit to one final season with the club. Anderson showed his skill with impressive figures in his only appearance in 2024. Anderson is expected to return for the 2025 season in all formats including T20s.
The report also claimed that “Anderson will attempt to combine playing with his duties as bowling coach with the England Test team and various media commitments.”
Anderson’s unexpected retirement from international cricket last year surprised many. His potential return to Lancashire would not only strengthen the squad but would also bring star power to the domestic competition. Young batsmen across the country will be eagerly taking on one of the greatest fast bowlers in history.
Lancashire’s first home match of the season will be against Northamptonshire at Old Trafford, scheduled to kick off on April 11 during the second round of the County Championship.
England’s next Test series starts on May 22 against Zimbabwe
The right-handed fast bowler has had a distinguished career, including helping the county win the 2011 County Championship. He is scheduled to return with a match against Middlesex at Lord’s on April 4-7. Anderson could play five matches before the Test summer, including one against Zimbabwe in May.
England’s next Test series begins on May 22 against Zimbabwe, with a four-day Test at home. Next, they will host India in a five-match Test series starting on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. The remaining matches will be played at Edgbaston, Lord’s, Emirates Old Trafford and Kennington Oval.
James Anderson’s remarkable Test career concluded with 188
James Anderson’s remarkable Test career concluded with his 188th and final match against the West Indies at Lord’s last summer. He took 704 wickets at an average of 26.45, including 32 five-wicket hauls.
He briefly considered a cricket franchise and entered the huge Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction in November, but went unsold. Anderson has not played white-ball cricket since 2019, making his last T20 appearance in 2014.
Although there is no formal arrangement for him to return to the England national team next summer, he is cooperating with the England and Wales Cricket Board this winter.
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