England cricket great James Anderson will not be given a new contract with Lancashire County Cricket Club leaving the future of his playing career in major doubt.

Anderson was reportedly informed of Lancashire’s decision not to award him a new contract for 2027 after a meeting with incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace and new chief executive Richard Kenyon on Monday. After a tumultuous time on and off the field, Lancashire are planning a new direction for the club.

Last season, Anderson took 50 wickets at an average of 17 and was one of only seven bowlers in the County Championship ’s Division Two to take 50 wickets or more in the campaign.

The 44-year-old’s future is now in doubt with the Daily Mail reporting that he will choose to retire from the game rather than looking to continue on at a different county.

Anderson remains England’s highest ever wicket taker after claiming a record 704 wickets in Test cricket before being forced into international retirement in 2024.…