James Anderson is set to retire from First Class cricket. (County Championship/X)

James Anderson is 44 years old, and Lancashire’s decision to not offer him a new contract may spell the eventual end of one of the longest and greatest pace-bowling careers in cricket. But former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels the veteran could have carried on as he brings a lot to the table in terms of experience and guidance for youngster, apart from his obvious expertise with the ball.

Hussain was the England captain when a raw Anderson was virtually plucked out of the Lancashire Second XI for a tour of Australia in 2002.…