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Darren Lehmann is planning big improvements in 2026 (photographs: Peter Short)

Lehmann calls on Steelbacks to take more accountability in 2026

Darren Lehmann believes squad depth and greater consistency will help Northamptonshire move forward this summer

26.03.26, 22:41 Updated 30.03.26, 12:31

Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore

Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann says his squad shaped up well during their pre-season tour of South Africa and responded positively to the challenges he laid down before the winter.

Lehmann kept a close eye on training back at Wantage Road during his Ashes commentary stint with ABC and was encouraged by what he found on his return in late February.

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Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.

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