Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inMichael JonesWednesday 21 October 2026 17:36 BSTJimmy Anderson looks set to retire from cricket at the age of 44 after Lancashire did not offer him a new deal (Getty)England cricket legend James Anderson will not be offered a new contract by Lancashire for the 2027 season, leaving his playing future in major doubt.The decision comes as Lancashire undergoes a hard reset under new leadership following their worst County Championship campaign since 1984.Despite the club's poor season, the 44-year-old excelled individually, taking 50 wickets at an average of 17 in Division Two.Reports suggest Anderson is expected to retire from professional cricket rather than seek a move to a rival county.Anderson made his Lancashire debut in 2002 and retired from international cricket in 2024 as England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets.In fullJimmy Anderson set to retire from cricket at 44 years old after Lancashire snub new contract offerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in