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Exclusive: Justin Broad on injury, an unexpected coaching role and his Northamptonshire future

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After injury sidelined him for much of Northamptonshire's trophy-winning season, Justin Broad tells The Steeler how Darren Lehmann kept him involved, his “surprise” contract extension and his hopes for 2027.

10.10.26 Jeremy Blackmore

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From India to Lehmann: How McManus transformed his batting

After another valuable innings against Derbyshire, Lewis McManus tells The Steeler how a self-funded trip to India began a batting transformation that has continued under Darren Lehmann.

17.09.26Features
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Old Trafford the blueprint as Guthrie looks to make his pace count

Liam Guthrie reflects on his pacy opening-day spell against Derbyshire, explains how rest and rotation is helping him bowl quicker and reveals why his five-wicket match haul at Old Trafford is the blueprint he wants to follow.

16.09.26Features
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One-club man Keogh calls time on career after living his Northants dream

Rob Keogh has announced his retirement after 16 years with Northamptonshire. We look back on the one-club man’s journey from a state school in Dunstable to T20 champion, Championship double-centurion, genuine all-rounder and Wantage Road favourite.

14.09.26Features

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Zaib’s Lord’s century in vain as Northants promotion challenge ends in defeat

Saif Zaib completed his first century at Lord’s but Northamptonshire’s promotion challenge ended in defeat as Middlesex secured a seven-wicket victory.

26.09.26Matchday
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Zaib leads Northants fightback but promotion hopes fade at Lord’s

Saif Zaib’s unbeaten 83 and a half-century from Ricardo Vasconcelos helped Northamptonshire fight back at Lord’s, although their promotion hopes continue to fade.

25.09.26Matchday
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‘Really disappointed’ Lehmann rues poor day as Northants promotion hopes take major hit

Darren Lehmann admitted he was ‘really disappointed’ after Northamptonshire were bowled out for 103 before Middlesex responded with 255 on a damaging opening day at Lord’s.

24.09.26Matchday

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Northamptonshire cricket stars join coaching team at new regional training hub

A new indoor cricket centre in Padbury, Buckinghamshire, is offering year-round training opportunities for players and clubs across south Northamptonshire, with a coaching team featuring several familiar Northamptonshire names.

21.10.26News
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Breaking news: Calvin Harrison named in England Lions squad for Caribbean tour

Northamptonshire spinner Calvin Harrison has been selected for England Lions' three-match T20 series against West Indies A in November following his starring role in the Steelbacks' Vitality Blast triumph.

16.10.26News
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Steelbacks overseas: McSweeney named Player of the Series in India

Northamptonshire's Nathan McSweeney has been named Player of the Series after helping Australia A to a 2-1 victory over India A, crediting his time at Wantage Road with improving his one-day game.

11.10.26News
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Bringing cricket to life: Northants’ commentary service for visually impaired fans

For nearly two decades, a dedicated team of volunteers has brought Northamptonshire cricket to life for visually impaired supporters. Andrew Hunt explains the story behind the service and how fans can listen in.

08.10.26News

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A View From The Box – Seizing control and regrouping

Northamptonshire’s County Championship season ended in defeat at the hands of Middlesex yesterday. Match day announcer and journalist Ben Pheazey, who was at Lord’s throughout the game, casts his eye over Northants’ differing approach to batting in the first and second innings.

27.09.26Opinion
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A morning of mayhem and a lesson Northants must learn quickly

Northamptonshire’s extraordinary collapse to 50 all out against Durham exposed shortcomings they must address – but shouldn’t erase the considerable progress made during their promotion-chasing summer.

07.09.26Opinion
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Lehmann backs Steelbacks to respond after first Blast setback

The Steelbacks men's head coach has identified the key areas Northamptonshire must improve after Sunday's defeat to Somerset as attention quickly turns to tonight's trip to Glamorgan.

08.07.26Opinion
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A View From The Box – the captain’s conundrum

Northamptonshire’s County Championship match with Gloucestershire had a thrilling finish on Monday evening. Match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey, who was at Wantage Road throughout the game, casts his eye on the captaincy challenges faced by Luke Procter and Cameron Bancroft on a compelling final day.

18.06.26Opinion

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