England great Anderson to continue county career at Surrey aged 44

England's highest wicket-taker James Anderson is set to continue his county cricket career ​with the 44-year-old fast bowler joining Surrey ‌for the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday.

Regarded as one of the greatest pace and ​swing bowlers of all time, Anderson took ​991 wickets for England across all formats, ⁠a record for all fast bowlers.

He ​retired from international cricket in 2024 and his ​25-year spell at Lancashire came to an end last month after the club did not renew his contract.

Anderson ​said he was shocked by his Lancashire exit ​but looked for new opportunities, culminating in his arrival at Surrey.

“I ‌still ⁠feel like I have a lot to offer, taking wickets, trying to help the team win games ...," Anderson said in a ​statement.

British media reports ​said Anderson ⁠had signed an initial one-year deal with the option to extend ​further.

"I also think that I can ​bring ⁠a lot to the team off the field and help those young players who are ⁠looking ​to develop their skillset ​and go on and represent their country,” he added.