Lancashire are in talks to extend James Anderson’s playing career with the county to a 24th season.
Anderson, the most powerful fast bowler in Test history and England’s all-rounder, has not played since retiring from 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 and more are 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.
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Anderson discussed his new role in the England coaching set-up after retiring from international cricket
He had considered a foray into exclusive cricket, featuring in the IPL auction in November, where he went unsold.
Anderson made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and helped them win the county championship in 2011.
Lancashire were relegated from the County Championship League One last season and will play second-tier 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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Check out the four wickets Anderson took in his last Test match for England against West Indies at Lord’s
There is no deal yet for Anderson to continue in the England set-up next summer, although he has been working with the England and Wales Cricket Board this winter.
England kick off their Test summer against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22 before embarking on a five-Test series with India.
