The choice has angered Lancashire members and was criticised for being “fairly disrespectful” by Anderson’s former England bowling companion Stuart Broad, who mentioned it confirmed a scarcity of management given the veteran was not given a farewell.
Anderson first performed Record A cricket in 2000 as a 17-year-old for the Lancashire Cricket Board in opposition to Suffolk.
Along with his 911 worldwide wickets – an England document and a document for all tempo bowlers – Anderson claimed 443 first-class scalps for Lancashire, together with 83 in Record A cricket and an extra 50 in T20s.
It’s understood different counties are fascinated about signing the bowler, who turns 45 subsequent summer time.
He joked he “would not have thought” he may play for Lancashire’s historic rivals Yorkshire, however on his future added: “I’m nonetheless making an attempt to course of every thing and weigh up the easiest way ahead for me.
“It has been 10 days because it occurred.
“I’m beginning to get excited in regards to the future, whether or not it’s one thing totally different or taking part in cricket once more. It’s thrilling.
“There are thrilling challenges forward. I’ve to assault it like that and never dwell an excessive amount of on how or why it completed at Lancs.”
He added: “I’m unhappy the way in which it ended with the membership I supported as a child however now I’ve considered it I’m fairly excited for the longer term.
“I’m at all times going to assist Lancashire.
“I used to be born there, grew up watching them, had a few of my most memorable days out with dad watching them, obtained to play for them and captain the membership, which is one thing most individuals dream about.
“I really feel like I’ve a particular reference to the membership and can at all times assist them.”