According to a Guardian report credited to the Press Association, James Anderson, 44, will continue his career in 2027 after agreeing a deal to play for Surrey at the Kia Oval. The report describes Anderson as England men's all-time leading wicket taker.

The report says Anderson was released by Lancashire at the end of the 2026 season. The Guardian headline carries a line attributed to Anderson: "I have a lot to offer." The Press Association credit appears on the Guardian report, and its summary is the only text available for this account.

BBC News reported that Anderson, described as a legendary England bowler, extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey. The BBC headline gives his age as 44.

The two reports differ in how they frame his age. The BBC headline gives it as 44, while its summary says the signing extends his career beyond his 45th birthday. The Guardian summary gives his age as 44 and says he will play on in 2027. Neither source explains the difference or states the length of the agreement.

Both reports identify Surrey as the club Anderson has agreed to join, and the Guardian places the deal at the Kia Oval. The Guardian summary notes that more details would follow, but the available text includes no fee, no contract length, and no comment from Surrey or Lancashire.

Sources: BBC News: England legend Anderson, 44, signs for Surrey; The Guardian: ‘I have a lot to offer’: 44-year-old Jimmy Anderson joins Surrey for 2027.