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Oct 29
37m 58s

Sir James Anderson: Lancashire release l...

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Is this the end of a glittering career? James Anderson was released by his County side Lancashire and expressed his sadness at the decision. In the same week, Anderson also bought a stake in the Italy T10 franchise side Napoli Knights. Alison Mitchell, Sunil Gupta and Jim Maxwell discuss if we’ll see the England legend bowl again. One of the most decorated players in the women's game, Tammy Beaumont announced her retirement from international cricket earlier this year. Having made her debut in 2009, she has seen it all. From player of the tournament in the winning side of the 2017 World Cup, to setting the highest individual Test score of 208 in the Ashes. She chats to Stumped about life after international cricket and signing a two-year deal with The Blaze. And One Day International cricket has been struggling to find its place between Test matches and T20's. But could more tri-series be the answer? The Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka tournament has delivered plenty of drama, with Sri Lanka chasing down a massive total of 430 and Pakistan producing a record 10th wicket partnership! Can tri-series save ODI cricket, or is a bigger shake-up needed?

Photo: James Anderson of Lancashire bowls during Day Three of the Rothesay County Championship match between Gloucestershire and Lancashire at College Ground on July 24, 2025 in Cheltenham, England. (Credit: Getty Images)

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