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NAPLES, Italy (AP) — England cricket great James Anderson is the new co-owner of a Naples-based franchise in the inaugural Italia T10 League, due to launch next month.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 28

Stuart Broad blasts Lancashire after disrespectful handling of James Anderson

Former England seamer James Anderson’s long stint with Lancashire ended last week after the team refused to offer him a new contract. The pacer, who had

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 28

Stuart Broad Criticises Lancashire Over James Anderson’s Exit After Veteran Pacer’s Outstanding Season

Stuart Broad has questioned Lancashire’s handling of James Anderson’s departure, arguing that the county failed to give the veteran fast bowler an appropriate farewell.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 26

"If it was up to me..." James Anderson made shocking claims regarding his Lancashire exit

James Anderson, the legendary English fast bowler, who is currently active only in the English domestic circuit, claimed that he was forced out of his boyhood county club, Lancashire, before the 2027 season after not renewing his contract this season.

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / October 25

James Anderson's 25-year association with Lancashire ends

James Anderson's 25-year association with Lancashire as a player has come to an end after the club confirmed it will not extend the England legend's contract for next season.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 24

James Anderson Attracts Interest from Multiple Counties After Lancashire Exit

James Anderson could continue his professional career in 2027, despite Lancashire not renewing his contract for the following County Championship season.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 22

Is James Anderson's career ending? Lancashire's denial to renew contract has raised questions

Legendary English fast bowler James Anderson is nearing the end of his cricketing career as his county club, Lancashire, denied him the renewal of his contract for the 2027 season.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 21

Contract extension snub likely to send James Anderson into retirement at 44 after 26-year run

Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson is likely to announce his retirement from professional cricket after 26 years as Lancashire has decided not to offer him a contract after the end of the 2026 season.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / October 15

Watch: Prince William takes to the cricket field with Ajinkya Rahane, Sourav Ganguly, Brian Lara, James Anderson and others

Prince William swapped royal engagements for a game of cricket as he joined several prominent names from the sport at The Mall in London. The friendly match, titled ‘Cricket on The Mall’, featured former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane, West Indies legend Brian Lara, England batter Joe Root and several other cricket stars.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / September 4

Perfectly aged Anderson and Roland-Jones show their maturity at Merchant Taylors’ as Middlesex taste victory

Sir James Anderson (44) and Toby Roland Jones (38) have a combined aged of 82. If they were a wine that makes them a 1944 vintage, which despite reduced

Cricket News / Cricket Times / September 4

Watch: Jimmy Anderson turns back the clock with stunning delivery to dismiss Max Holden in County Championship 2026

Sir James Anderson may be 44, but the legendary seamer showed that his ability to produce unplayable deliveries remains firmly intact. On his return to

Cricket News / CricTracker / August 27

Stuart Broad and James Anderson joint portrait unveiled in the Long Room at Lord's

The Marylebone Cricket Club unveiled a joint portrait of Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the Long Room at Lord's on August 26, 2026, the day before England faced Pakistan in a Test match at the ground.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / May 21

Middlesex’s ‘Mr Consistency’ Ryan Higgins keeps things simple all round

When Herman Göring demanded of Adolf Galland, the top German Luftwaffe ace, what his fighter pilots needed to defeat the RAF, Galland’s legendary response was “Give me a squadron of Spitfires!”.

Cricket News / CricketGully / April 7

43-Year-Old James Anderson Dismisses Father and Son 21 Years Apart in County Cricket

James Anderson retired from International Cricket in 2024 and even at 43, about to turn 44, it's clear he has a lot left in the tank as he is currently playing in county cricket.

Cricket News / Crictoday / April 5

Veteran James Anderson claims 56th five-wicket haul at 43

Former England fast bowler and Lancashire captain, James Anderson, marked his return to First-Class cricket by taking his 56th five-wicket haul in the Rothesay County Championship against Northamptonshire on Saturday, April 4.

Cricket News / CricketGully / April 5

James Anderson Marks Grand Return With Champion’s Performance

The veteran fast bowler achieved a remarkable performance which brought him victory during his first match with Lancashire County Cricket Club after more than six months away from professional cricket.

Cricket News / HITC / February 1

Jos Buttler moves beyond James Anderson to rewrite England cricket history

Jos Buttler has reached a moment that few in English cricket could ever have imagined. Longevity at the international level is rare, particularly across multiple formats and eras.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 13

James Anderson Signs One-year Contract Extension With Lancashire

Rothesay County Championship: England pace legend James Anderson has committed to continuing his remarkable 25-year career through the 2026 season, signing a new one-year deal with Lancashire that will see him feature in both the County Championship and the Vitality Blast.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 15, 2025

James Anderson, Rocky Flintoff among wildcard picks at the Hundred

England stalwart James Anderson could finally get a taste of franchise cricket after dazzling for years at the international level. The seamer, who will be 43 soon, has become Manchester Originals’ wildcard draft pick.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 19, 2025

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Unveiled Ahead of England-India Test Series

Cricket legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar were honoured on Wednesday with the unveiling of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a new symbol of Test cricket rivalry between England and India.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 5, 2025

Tendulkar vs Anderson Lives On! Why This Test Series Will Hit Different in 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson are without a doubt two of the most iconic names in Test cricket. Tendulkar, who made his debut in 1989 and retired in 2013, is the highest run-scorer in Test history with 15,921 runs in 200 matches, including 51 centuries which is the most by any batsman.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / April 12, 2025

James Anderson to Be Knighted After 21 Years with England

Following his inclusion in the resignation honors list of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, James Anderson is expected to be knighted in honor of his record-breaking 21-year England career.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 12, 2025

England great James Anderson set to be knighted by UK government

Legendary former England fast bowler James Anderson is all set to be knighted for his magnificent services to cricket, in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list, the UK Government announced.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / March 4, 2025

James Anderson Targets The Hundred Comeback

James Anderson has entered his name for the draft next week with the goal of playing in the Hundred this summer. Anderson has been serving as a consultant coach for England this winter, including at the Champions Trophy, and has not played professionally since his last Test match against the West Indies in July of last year.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / January 14, 2025

James Anderson signs one-year contract with Lancashire

James Anderson has signed a one-year contract with his home County, Lancashire, and will be available to play in both the County Championship and T20 Blast.