England pace-bowling great James Anderson is set to begin a new chapter in his county cricket career after signing for Surrey for the 2027 season.
The move brings an end to his association with Lancashire, the club he represented for 25 years. Anderson, 44, was released by Lancashire after the county decided not to renew his contract for the upcoming season.
Anderson made his Lancashire debut in 2001 and went on to become one of the most celebrated players in the club's history.
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Lancashire Cricket can confirm that, following a remarkable 25-year association with the Red Rose, Sir James Anderson's playing career with the Club will come to an end at the conclusion of his current contract. Read more: https://t.co/yMSeUybOnP 🌹 #RedRoseTogether https://t.co/VBn2JUvCgl
— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) October 25, 2026
He also captained the side in the 2026 County Championship season, his first stint as Lancashire's red-ball captain.
Despite the club's decision not to offer him a new contract, Anderson had an impressive campaign with the ball. He picked up 50 wickets in 11 County Championship matches at an average of 17.68, underlining his ability to remain effective in first-class cricket.
Thank you, Jimmy! ❤️🌹 Lancashire Cricket would like to thank @jimmy9 for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the Club over the last 25 years and wishes him and his family well for the next phase of his career. 🌹 #RedRoseTogether https://t.co/STT3i6rthn
— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) October 25, 2026
Anderson played 112 first-class matches for the county, taking 443 wickets. His record also includes 83 wickets in 61 List A appearances and 50 wickets in 40 T20 matches.
His contribution to Lancashire also included a key role in the club's 2011 County Championship title-winning campaign. Another significant milestone came in 2019, when he reached 1,000 first-class wickets during a County Championship match against Kent at Emirates Old Trafford.
In recognition of his contribution, Lancashire renamed the Pavilion End at Emirates Old Trafford the James Anderson End in 2017. The honour reflected his long-standing association with the club and his achievements in English cricket.
Anderson will now continue his career with Surrey, who will benefit from his experience and bowling ability.
The story continues… Jimmy Anderson signs for Surrey. 📝 🤎 | #SurreyCricket https://t.co/oWfuWlATPs
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) November 12, 2026
The veteran pacer will also return to the Kia Oval, a venue where he has enjoyed several memorable moments during his international career.
🗣️ Jimmy Anderson 🤝 Alec Stewart. Welcome to Surrey! 👋 🤎 | #SurreyCricket https://t.co/kUYhew0XGr
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) November 12, 2026
James Anderson's Complete Lancashire Record
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| Format | Matches | Wickets |
| First-Class | 112 | 443 |
| List A | 61 | 83 |
| T20 | 40 | 50 |
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