MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England cricket great James Anderson extended his playing career Monday by signing a one-year contract with Lancashire.

The 42-year-old Anderson is England’s all-time leading wicket-taker and retired from the international game last July.

“I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and resume playing professional cricket again next season,” he said. “I have been working hard on keeping my fitness levels high and continuing to bowl regularly during my time as a coach with England throughout the winter, with the aim of being able to hit the ground running when the county season starts in April.”

Anderson made his debut for Lancs in 2001. The club said he had signed an initial season-long deal to play in the County Championship and Vitality Blast competitions.

“This Club has played a huge part in my life since I was a teenager, so to have the opportunity to wear the Red Rose again and help the side in both red and white ball cricket is one that I am really looking forward to,” he said.