by Lancashire are in talks to extend James Anderson’s playing career at the county for a 24th season.
Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history and England’s leading wicket-taker, has not played since his international retirement last July.
He has since worked with England as a bowling consultant, but the 42-year-old has expressed a desire to continue playing.
The PA news agency understands Lancashire have held discussions with Anderson about extending his stay at the county with more planned in the coming weeks.
Anderson played his 188th and final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s last summer, ending an incredible England career with 704 Test wickets at 26.45.
He had considered a foray into franchise cricket, entering the IPL auction in November where he remained unsold.
Anderson made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and helped them win the county championship in 2011.
Lancashire were relegated from the County Championship elite last season and will play Second Division cricket this summer.
Anderson returned figures of seven for 35 in his only appearance for Lancashire in 2024, against Nottinghamshire at Southport in June.
He has not played any white-ball cricket since 2019 and his last T20 match was in 2014.
No deal is yet in place for Anderson to continue in the England squad next summer, although he has worked with the England and Wales Cricket Board this winter.
England begin their summer Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22 before embarking on a five-Test series with India.
