Jimmy Anderson Set to Retire at 44 After Lancashire Contract Snub

James Anderson is set to retire from cricket at 44 after Lancashire declined to offer him a new contract, according to reports. The decision leaves the former England fast bowler’s future uncertain and could mark the end of a career in which he became England’s all-time leading wicket-taker and a long-serving county stalwart.

Separately, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s recovery timeline suggests he may not return until the 2027 Indian Premier League, meaning he is set to miss upcoming series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Former England all-rounder Lord Botham has expressed pride in raising more than £12 million for leukemia research through his fundraising challenges.