English seamer James Anderson will step in as skipper for Lancashire in next two rounds of the County Championship after regular captain Marcus Harris returned to Australia for the birth of his child. This will be Anderson’s first game as a captain in any form of professional cricket. “Jimmy will lead the side and it … Read more
James Anderson returned to play a T20 match after 11 years in the T20 Blast tournament in England on Sunday. Anderson was named in Lancashire’s playing XI against Durham. The now 42-year-old last played a T20 game 3935 days ago, his first appearance since August 2014 where he featured for Lancashire against Warwickshire in a … Read more
England great James Anderson took two wickets for Lancashire on Saturday, nearly a year on from his emotional Test farewell at Lord’s. The most successful fast bowler in Test history, with his 704 wickets a record for any England cricketer at that level, Anderson had not played a competitive match since his international swansong against … Read more
England is reportedly considering former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as its fast-bowling consultant ahead of a home summer season that includes a marquee five-Test series against India. The 36-year-old is one of the contenders to replace veteran pacer James Anderson, who took up the role after retiring from Test cricket last year but is … Read more
England cricket great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honors list. Anderson — often referred to as “Jimmy” — retired from test cricket in July with more wickets than any other fast bowler in the history of the format. According to the British government, Anderson will … Read more
Former England international James Anderson on Monday signed a one-year contract with Lancashire to play in the County Championship, the premier English First-Class tournament, and the Vitalty T20 Blast during the 2025 season. “I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and resume playing professional cricket again next season. This Club has played … Read more