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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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Flying high, staying grounded: Inside the Steelbacks' unbeaten T20 Blast start
The Steeler verdict: Northamptonshire Steelbacks have reached the halfway stage of the Vitality Blast unbeaten and top of their group. Strong leadership and contributions across the team have fuelled their rise, but nobody at Wantage Road is getting carried away just yet.
10.06.26Opinion
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View from the Box - 'a Sanderson masterclass'
Northamptonshire match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey had the box seat for Ben Sanderson's miraculous bowling spell which engineered victory over Worcestershire on Sunday. Here he reflects on a momentous day...
06.05.26Opinion
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Encouraging Start, Lingering Questions for Northamptonshire
The Steeler verdict: Northamptonshire's men have laid strong foundations with three County Championship draws, showing resilience and quality, but the next step is crucial. Can promise turn into points as tougher tests lie ahead?
30.04.26Opinion
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View from the Box
Northamptonshire's County Championship clash with Middlesex might have culminated in an exciting finish - but for the time shorn off the match because the light was deemed insufficient for play to continue on each of the four days. Match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey, who was at Wantage Road throughout the game, gives his view...
24.04.26Opinion