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James Anderson Named Lancashire's County Championship Captain for 2026

The veteran seamer takes charge to target immediate promotion under new coach Steven Croft.

Overview

  • Lancashire confirmed the 43-year-old as full-time red-ball captain after he signed a one-year contract in November.
  • Anderson previously led the side twice on an interim basis during the 2025 season following Keaton Jennings’s resignation from the four-day role.
  • His first match as permanent captain is scheduled away to Northamptonshire on April 3, 2026.
  • Josh Bohannon continues as vice-captain, while Keaton Jennings retains the Vitality Blast captaincy.
  • Anderson set promotion to Division One as the top priority, with Croft endorsing his leadership and form after 17 Championship wickets in 2025.