James Anderson

James Anderson is still weighing up whether to continue his career. Photo: Nigel French/Press Association

Yorkshire reveal thinking behind James Anderson decision
YORKSHIRE have ruled out trying to sign England legend James Anderson.

Liam Livingstone top-scored for Lancashire. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images

Yorkshire CCC beaten by Lancashire in Vitality Blast

Winning formula: Kevin Pietersen of England celebrates with his team-mates, including James Anderson (right) en route to an emphatic victory in Second Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 6, 2010 (Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

When Pietersen, Cook and Anderson showed the way

Nathan Lyon, right, in conversation with Australia coach Dan Vettori ahead of the first Test in Perth. Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images.

Injury-hit Australia should aim to roar like a Lyon against spin-light England

Abdullah Shafique, the Pakistan overseas player, hits out at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC come up short against the old enemy

TOGETHER AGAIN: England Lions' head coach Andrew Flintoff (left) and Rocky Flintoff (right) pictured in Canterbury last month. Picture: John Walton/PA

Flintoff makes it Hundred family affair at Superchargers

Will Luxton hit an unbeaten 90 at Old Trafford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bairstow and Luxton star as Yorkshire CCC defeat their arch rivals

Harry Brook who has urged England not to take it easy against the underdogs of Zimbabwe, insisting "we can't take our eyes off the ball". (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Harry Brook on England's Zimbabwe Test and his white-ball deputies

England's Shoaib Bashir (2R) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal (unseen) for 17 runs on day one of the first Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

England v Sri Lanka: Tourists provide some late resistance at Old Trafford

MAN OF THE MOMENT: England's Gus Atkinson celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Shamar Joseph - one of seven wickets on his Test debut at Lord's Picture: Steven Paston/PA

Atkinson steals Anderson's closing show at Lord's

OLD AND THE NEW: England's Shoaib Bashir (left) pictured alongside James Anderson during a nets session at Lord's Picture: Steven Paston/PA

England's new faces given 'freedom' to express themselves

Ottis Gibson, pictured during his first spell as England bowling coach, with a young James Anderson at a nets session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2007. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

The great farewell - Ottis Gibson pays tribute to "legend of the game"

Jonny Bairstow has been dropped from England's Test squad for the first two Tests of the summer series with West Indies (Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow dropped as England's Bazball 2.0 era begins with radical overhaul

Thanks for the memories: James Anderson, celebrating taking a wicket against Australia, has announced he will retire from Test cricket this summer.

James Anderson sets date for emotional England Test cricket retirement

Former England cricketer and now broadcaster Graeme Swann. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Too many heads in the Himalayan clouds - Chris Waters

INTERESTING: England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum look at the pitch during a nets session at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

England opt for height advantage as the look to pull level in Ranchi

A frustrated Joe Root walks off after making a present of his wicket. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

England all out of miracles as India hit back - Chris Waters

CATCH IT: England's wicketkeeper Ben Foakes jumps to collect a throw on the third day in Visakhapatnam Picture: AP/Manish Swarup

Anderson confident England can pull off run chase in Visakhapatnam

NEW DEAL: Yorkshire batter Joe Root has agreed a new three-year central contract with England. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire CCC quintet handed new England deals

Stuart Broad, right, is handed a stump by James Anderson after the fifth Test against Australia at the Oval. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Anderson may not get England send-off he deserves - Gibson

Fond farewell: Stuart Broad of England walks out to bat for the last time on Sunday, after announcing the fifth Ashes Test would be his last in cricket (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Stuart Broad's timing perfect as he bows out an all-time England great
England great Stuart Broad will walk away from his cricketing “love affair” at the end of the Ashes, retiring from the sport full of pride and racked by emotion.
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Steve Smith of Australia prior to the 3rd session during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Stuart Broad lets Steve Smith off with fifth Ashes Test on a knife-edge

FUTURE UNCERTAIN: England's James Anderson could find himself dropped for the fifth and final Ashes Test match Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Anderson backed to carry on playing for many more years, despite Ashes 'blip'

TOUGH GOING: England's James Anderson could find himself dropped for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval which starts on Thursday Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

England not lacking motivation for Ashes finale at Oval

England's Jonny Bairstow reacts while batting on day three of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, north-west England on July 21, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow goes on the attack after Old Trafford run blitz

Stuart Broad of England celebrates the wicket of Travis Head of Australia and his 600th Test Career Wicket during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford (Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

'I'm addicted to Test cricket' - Stuart Broad reaches 600 wickets

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Moeen Ali of England during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford on July 17, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The Ashes: England hoping that ‘old is gold’ at Old Trafford

One change has been made to the side that was victorious at Headingley. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

England name XI for fourth Ashes Test

Familiar alliance: David Saker, right, with England's Mark Wood who will work with again in this summer's Ashes (Picture: MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)

David Saker is England's Ashes spoiler from within

GOT HIM: New Zealand's Neil Wagner, second right, celebrates with team-mates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson, second left, to win the second Test in Wellington by one run Picture: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England lose out by finest of margins to New Zealand in Wellington

England's Ben Foakes (R) celebrates catching New Zealand's Kane Williamson, with teammates Zak Crawley (L) and Joe Root (C), during day two of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 25, 2023. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Root impressed by ‘brilliant’ Ben Stokes declaration as England take charge

TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17: Ben Stokes of England celebrates his wicked of Devon Conway of New Zealand with Ollie Robinson during day two of the First Test match in the series between the New Zealand Blackcaps and England at the Bay Oval on February 17, 2023 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Bowler Ollie Robinson hopes to be ‘worthy bearer of the baton’ for England
England’s Ollie Robinson hopes he can prove himself a “worthy bearer of the baton” after learning his trade as a Test bowler alongside the record-breaking partnership of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
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England's Ollie Pope celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Picture: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)

Ollie Pope and Harry Brook delivering in England's 'Bazball' era

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Abrar Ahmed puts England in a spin as Pakistan dominate in Multan

England's Ollie Robinson (2R) celebrate after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha (not pictured) during the fifth and final day of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Picture: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)

Bold England beat the setting sun and Pakistan in historic, thrilling Test win

James Anderson of England pictured during a Nets Session ahead of the First Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Pakistan Test series a whole new ball game, even for 40-year-old Jimmy Anderson

Jofra Archer of England bowls during a nets session at Kensington Oval. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jofra Archer reveals Test match ambitions after England Lions cameo

England's James Anderson (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa Sarel Erwee at Old TraffordPicture: David Davies/PA

James Anderson hails ‘relentless’ England after South Africa bowled out

England's Jonny Bairstow bats during day one of the second LV= Insurance Test match at Emirates Old Trafford. Picture: PA.

Unbeaten Jonny Bairstow helps England finish opening day on top against South Af...

India batsman Rishabh Pant hooks Joe Root for four. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England v India: Rishabh Pant punishes bowlers at Edgbaston

New Zealand's Devon Conway is bowled by England's Jamie Overton. Pictures: PA

England v New Zealand (day one): Error proves costly at Headingley

FINAL TEST: England take on New Zealand at Headingley in the third Test of the series between the nations. Picture: Getty Images.

How can I watch England v New Zealand? Channel, radio coverage and start times

England fielders unsuccesfully appeal for the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Blundell. Picture: PA.

Trent Bridge climax could be just the ticket for England fans

England's Zak Crawley on the ground after dropping the ball during day one of the Second Test at Trent Bridge Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

New Zealand in control as England let chances slip in the field

All Fine: Stuart Broad, above, has no issues with Joe Root. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

England's Stuart Broad on his relationship with 'great friend' Joe Root

Shot: New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell hits a four during his innings of 97 not out at Lord's. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Black Caps pair turn up the heat on England at Lord's

GOT HIM: England's Matthew Potts celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson during day one of the first Test match betwee the two this summer at Lord's Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Black Caps floored at Lord’s before hitting back

FRESH START: New England captain Ben Stokes takes part in a net session yesterday ahead of today's first Test against New Zealand. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

England feel ‘10 feet tall’ under Brendon McCullum insists Ben Stokes

Ready: New England captain Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad during a nets session at Lord's ahead of the First Test against New Zealand. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

Broad vows to give it his all if he is picked for England

Lancashire's James Anderson attempts to field off his own bowling against Yorkshire. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

How James Anderson got his England revenge over Joe Root in Roses draw

Yorkshire batsman Harry Brook is hoping to showcase his England credentials against Lancashire. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images.

Yorkshire's Brook to showcase England credentials against Lancashire

FROM ME, TO YOU: Ben Stokes (left) is the man chosen to succeed Joe Root (right) as captain of England's Test match team. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Stokes on why he is best man for Test captain job

Yorkshire's Matty Fisher on his England Test debut tour in the West Indies. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

England hopeful Fisher has high hopes for Yorkshire

England's Ben Stokes celebrates the dismissal of West Indies' Shamarh Brooks during day two of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda. Picture: AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan.

England need a breakthrough as West Indies close in

England's Matt Fisher bowling in Antigua. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Yorkshire’s Matt Fisher gets late England call in Antigua

England's Dan Lawrence batting during day one of the Second LV= Insurance Test match at at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Picture date: Thursday June 10, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.
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Happy days: Yorkshire seamer Matthew Fisher has been called up by England. Picture: Dave Williams

Yorkshire's Fisher handed England Test call

England captain Joe Root: Balcony drinks.

England captain Joe Root named in Ashes drinks complaint

England's James Anderson and Stuart Broad celebrate after holding out for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test match in Sydney. Picture: PA.

Ashes comment - England answer Joe Root's call

We've done it: England's James Anderson and Stuart Broad celebrate after earning a draw.

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