Anderson weighs future after Lancashire rejects contract renewal

James Anderson is weighing whether to continue playing after Lancashire told him it would not renew his contract for 2027, a decision he said left him questioning himself and unsure about his future in cricket. The 44-year-old said incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace and new chief executive Richard Kenyon informed him of the decision in a meeting. Anderson described the news as a shock and said it brought back doubts he had experienced after England ended his Test career in 2024. Speaking on the Tailenders podcast, Anderson said he had expected a discussion about how the team could improve after a difficult season. Instead, he said, he was told Lancashire believed the team should move forward without him. He said he spent about a week trying to process the news and wondering whether he would play again. Anderson said he has not decided whether to continue his career. He also said he was beginning to feel excited about future possibilities, whether that meant playing cricket again or pursuing something different. His next step remains undecided. The contract decision followed a season in which Anderson captained Lancashire in the County Championship. The team finished...