Lancashire decision brings Jimmy Anderson’s 26-year county career to an end

Anderson’s Lancashire career ends after 26 years

Lancashire will not offer Jimmy Anderson a new contract, ending the fast bowler’s 26-year professional career with the county, according to a BBC Test Match Special podcast episode responding to the news.

BBC Test Match Special image accompanying its episode about Jimmy Anderson and Lancashire

Presented by Henry Moeran, the programme features Steven Finn, Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt discussing the decision. It also includes Anderson speaking about his Lancashire future in August 2026, alongside comments from long-time teammate Chris Woakes.

The episode is titled Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson? and is listed by BBC Sounds as available for over a year.