Lancashire County Cricket Club has announced that the 'Pavilion End' will be renamed as 'The James Anderson End' at Emirates Old Trafford ahead of the Fourth and final Investec Test Match between England and South Africa.

A ceremony to rename the Pavilion End at Lancashire's Old Trafford after England seamer James Anderson will take place before play starts in Friday's (Aug 04) fourth Test against South Africa.


The 35-year-old, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, has played for the county throughout his career.

"To have this happen when I'm still playing and potentially bowling from that end is a bit surreal," James Anderson said.

"It is something that usually happens when people have stopped playing or are further down the line. It is just an amazing honour," he added.

“Everyone at Lancashire County Cricket Club is hugely proud of James’ unique bowling achievements both for the Red Rose county and for England, as the country’s all-time leading wicket taker'" said David Hodgkiss OBE, Chairman of Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Another Lancashire bowler, Brian Statham, already has an end named after him at the ground.