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Jimmy Anderson confirms exit from Lancashire
Original: ‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exit
England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson has confirmed he is leaving Lancashire, saying 'if it was up to me it wouldn't end like this'. The 42-year-old seamer, who retired from international cricket in 2024 and has continued playing domestic cricket for the county, suggested the parting was not his choice, prompting debate among cricket fans about how one of the game's great bowlers is being handled.
Why now: A legendary cricketer's departure from his long-time county, with his comments hinting at tension, is surprising news for the sport.
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- ‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exit · The Guardian
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