Lancashire consider Anderson farewell amid fan unrest
Summary
Lancashire will consider arranging a farewell for James Anderson after members protested his release at a meeting at Old Trafford. Incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace said the county wants to build a team that can win the County Championship within four years and does not expect Anderson to be part of that plan.Key Facts
- Lancashire announced last week that it had released the 44-year-old Anderson, who first represented the county in 2001.
- About 200 members attended Monday’s meeting, where the decision drew anger and calls for a chance to thank Anderson.
- Chief executive Richard Kenyon and incoming director of cricket Paul Farbrace agreed to look into a farewell or another solution.
- Anderson captained Lancashire in the County Championship last season, took 50 wickets and was named the county’s Championship player of the year.
- Lancashire finished second bottom in Division Two.
- Anderson has taken 911 international wickets and 443 first-class wickets for Lancashire.
- Several counties have expressed interest in signing Anderson for next season.
- Anderson said he was sad about leaving Lancashire but did not announce his retirement.
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