James Anderson saddened by Lancashire exit but keeps playing future open

England's record wicket-taker James Anderson has spoken of his sadness after being released by Lancashire, his county club for over two decades, but stopped short of announcing his retirement from professional cricket. The 41-year-old, who has taken more Test wickets than any other fast bowler in history, said the decision was 'not mine' and that he still felt he had something to offer. Anderson's departure from Lancashire comes after he was left out of England's squad for the 2024 summer, with selectors opting for younger bowlers. Despite the setback, Anderson said he was 'still hungry' and would consider offers from other counties or T20 leagues. His potential availability could spark interest from teams looking for experienced pace bowling, though any move would depend on his fitness and desire to continue at the highest level. The cricket world now waits to see whether Anderson will seek a new challenge or finally call time on a career that has spanned 21 years and 700 Test wickets.