Cricket-England great Anderson to continue playing for Lancashire

FILE PHOTO: England's Jimmy Anderson reacts after believing he had taken the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith during the first day of the third Ashes test cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, northern England August 1, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

(Reuters) - England bowling great James Anderson will extend his playing career after signing a one-year contract with Lancashire for the 2025 season, the 42-year-old announced on Monday.

England's leading wicket-taker retired from international duty in July after his 188th test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years during which he became the third-highest wicket-taker in the format.