James Anderson is set to extend his career into the 2026 season with talks ongoing with Lancashire over a new contract.

Anderson made the last of his 188 Test appearances two years ago against West Indies at Lord’s, but chose to put off retirement after he walked away from the international scene and played six Rothesay County Championship matches during the recent domestic campaign.

A side injury ended Anderson’s season prematurely, but the 43-year-old has signalled his intent to continue playing with talks ongoing with boyhood club Lancashire over a contract extension, the PA news agency understands.

England’s leading wicket-taker Anderson was only able to bowl four overs on September 17 during Lancashire’s home draw with Middlesex in Division Two, which forced the experienced se

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