Lancashire and England seamer James Anderson has signed a two-year contract extension with the Red Rose County.
England's all-time leading wicket-taker featured in two Championship matches last season, claiming his best ever figures for Lancashire against Essex in the final game of the season when he took 7-77 at Chelmsford.
The Burnley-born pace bowler, who is centrally contracted to England, surpassed Sir Ian Botham's record for England when he took his 384th Test wicket against West Indies earlier this year.
Since then, Anderson has entered the top ten leading wicket-takers list in Test history, putting him in the company of fellow Red Rose seamer, Wasim Akram. Since making his Lancashire debut in 2002, Anderson has gone on to feature in 109 Tests, claiming 420 wickets at an average of 29.20.
The 33-year-old claimed his 700th first-class wicket against Surrey when he played for Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford this season, taking 11 wickets in two LV= County Championship appearances.
Anderson said: "I consider it an honour and a privilege every time I wear the Red Rose and I am delighted to sign a new deal with the county I grew up supporting. Last season was a great year for Lancashire and I'm looking forward to seeing us progress under Ashley back in Division One."
Director of Cricket and Head Coach, Ashley Giles, said: "Not only is Jimmy a world-class player but he is a fantastic ambassador for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
"His record speaks for itself on the international stage and he always performs to his highest level when he wears the Red Rose," he added.
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