Surrey confirm the signing of Sir James Anderson for 2027 season

It was more than a fortnight ago when our own Mark Church penned an article saying how much he would like Surrey to sign Sir James Anderson.

Then stories appeared in the media confirming that Surrey, indeed, wanted to talk to England's greatest living fast bowler but were one of a reported 12 counties in the queue to offer terms.

Lancashire, controversially, had told Anderson that he was not going to be retained on their staff for 2027 - despite taking 50 wickets last summer at an average of just under 18 runs apiece... and captaining the team in the Rothesay County Championship.