Archive · 12 Dec 2025
James Anderson Named Lancashire Captain for 2026
James Anderson, a famous cricket player from England, has been chosen as the captain of Lancashire for the 2026 season.
He is 43 years old and has played for Lancashire since 2002.
He took over as captain temporarily last season and will now do it full-time.
He has taken the most wickets in Test cricket for a fast bowler.
His first match as captain will be against Northamptonshire.
He is excited to lead a team with a mix of young and experienced players and wants to help them get promoted to a higher division.
James Anderson, 43, appointed Lancashire captain for the 2026 County Championship.
Anderson is England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 704 wickets in 188 Tests.
He made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and retired from international cricket in 2024.
Anderson will lead the team in Division Two, aiming for promotion to Division One.
His first match as captain will be against Northamptonshire on April 3, 2026.
- Who
- James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker
- What
- Appointed as Lancashire's captain for the 2026 County Championship
- When
- First match on April 3, 2026
- Where
- Lancashire, England
- Why
- To lead the team in Division Two and aim for promotion to Division One
- Player
- James Anderson
- Team
- Lancashire
- Role
- Captain
- Season
- 2026 County Championship
- Division
- Division Two
- First Match
- April 3, 2026 (away at Northamptonshire)
- Career Wickets
- 704 in 188 Tests
- Contract Duration
- One year