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Raphy Weatherall commits to full-time cricket after signing new Northants deal
Northamptonshire pace bowler Raphy Weatherall has signed a contract extension until the end of 2028 after an injury-free season and graduating from university, allowing him to concentrate fully on his cricket.
22.10.26News
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Exclusive: Justin Broad on injury, an unexpected coaching role and his Northamptonshire future
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.
10.10.26Features
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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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Lehmann says prolific Vasconcelos is knocking on England’s door
Darren Lehmann believes Ricardo Vasconcelos is knocking on England’s door after his sixth century of the season took him past 1,000 Championship runs for the first time.
21.09.26News
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Lehmann: Bad light decision one of ‘worst advertisements’ for county game
Darren Lehmann criticised the decision to take the players off for bad light with Northamptonshire just 23 runs from victory, but described their final-day effort against Derbyshire as one of his proudest as head coach.
19.09.26News
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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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Northants bounce back in style to boost promotion push at Worcester
Northamptonshire responded emphatically to their heavy defeat against Durham with a six-wicket victory over Worcestershire inside three days to strengthen their Division Two promotion challenge.
10.09.26Matchday
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Procter leads from the front with five as Northants seize control at Worcester
Captain Luke Procter returned season-best figures of 5-63 as promotion-chasing Northamptonshire responded strongly to their Durham defeat by bowling Worcestershire out for 200 at New Road.
08.09.26Matchday
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Conway signs new two-year Northants deal ahead of promotion run-in
Harry Conway has signed a new two-year deal with Northamptonshire and returns to the Championship side ready to play his part in the county’s promotion push.
08.09.26News
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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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Northants answer Lehmann’s call with century spree in promotion push
Darren Lehmann challenged Northamptonshire’s batters to score more hundreds this summer – and 16 Championship centuries later, they are driving the county’s promotion push.
31.08.26Features
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Northants crush Lancashire by 316 runs to strengthen promotion push
Darren Lehmann hailed Northamptonshire’s best bowling performance of the season after they completed a crushing 316-run victory at Old Trafford.
23.08.26Matchday
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McSweeney earns Australia A call-up and will miss final three Northants games
Nathan McSweeney will miss Northamptonshire’s final three Championship games after earning an Australia A call-up, with Harry Conway ready to return as overseas cover.
18.08.26News
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Steelbacks’ One Day Cup campaign ends with dramatic defeat at Cheltenham
The Steelbacks’ One Day Cup campaign ended in a dramatic three-wicket defeat at Cheltenham as Darren Lehmann reflected on where his side fell short.
11.08.26Matchday
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Lehmann demands more from Steelbacks batters after difficult One Day Cup start
Darren Lehmann says Northamptonshire's batters must start converting promising innings into centuries if the Steelbacks are to revive their One Day Cup campaign.
01.08.26Features
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McSweeney: ‘Still room to improve’ despite perfect Steelbacks start in the One Day Cup
Nathan McSweeney says Northamptonshire can still improve despite opening their One Day Cup campaign with victory over Warwickshire.
22.07.26Features
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Why Northamptonshire's Blast triumph ranks among Darren Lehmann's proudest achievements
Darren Lehmann says guiding Northamptonshire’s ‘heroes’ to the Vitality Blast title ranks among the most rewarding achievements of his coaching career.
19.07.26Features
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Lehmann: Last year's Finals Day experience will help Steelbacks this time
Darren Lehmann believes last year's Finals Day experience has Northamptonshire better prepared for Saturday and says the Steelbacks have new plans to tackle Somerset.
16.07.26News
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Lehmann hopeful Lynn will be fit for Steelbacks' Finals Day clash
The Steelbacks opener is set to undergo a scan after being struck on the foot, but Darren Lehmann remains optimistic he will be available for Saturday's semi-final against Somerset.
16.07.26News
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Lehmann: It's all about Wednesday now
Darren Lehmann says Northamptonshire's recent defeats have not altered his belief in the Steelbacks ahead of Wednesday's Vitality Blast quarter-final against Gloucestershire.
13.07.26News
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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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Australian international McSweeney commits future to Northamptonshire with new 2027 deal
Nathan McSweeney will return to Wantage Road next season after signing a new contract with Northamptonshire. The Australian international has committed to a second year with the county after making a major impact across red and white-ball cricket.
02.07.26News
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Willey and McSweeney fire Steelbacks to an eighth straight Blast victory
David Willey and Nathan McSweeney struck lightning half-centuries as Northamptonshire Steelbacks chased down 185 with ease against Gloucestershire, extending their remarkable unbeaten start to this year's Vitality Blast to eight straight victories - full match report and reaction.
01.07.26Matchday
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Lehmann hails 'excellent' Steelbacks after record-breaking Essex victory
Darren Lehmann described Northamptonshire's record-breaking victory over Essex as close to the perfect performance after the Steelbacks racked up 238 for six before bowling the visitors out for 108. The head coach also praised the county's T20 pitches and provided an update on Chris Lynn's fitness.
27.06.26News

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