Pace bowler Liam Guthrie pens new deal at Northants

The left-arm seamer has put pen to paper on a one-year extension to his current deal, and that will see him stay at the cinch County Ground until at least the end of the 2028 season.

The 29-year-old Australian, who qualifies as a non-overseas player and for a UK passport through his Northern Irish grandmother, has been with the club since the start of the 2025 campaign.

The left-armer initially signed a three-year deal, but has now agreed to extend his stay in Northampton and is very happyo to have done so.

“I am pleased to sign an extension with Northamptonshire,” said Guthrie.

“It was an easy decision given the position the club is currently in, the winning mentality and some enjoyable cricket.

“Everyone is buying in and that is a big credit to (head coach) Darren Lehmann.”

In his two seasons with Northants, Guthrie has claimed 54 wickets in the Rothesay County Championship Division Two.

He claimed a career-best seven for 94 against Middlesex in his first summer at Wantage Road, and in 2026 he snared 24 wickets in his seven matches played, at an average of 27.75.

Guthrie has also played a key role for the Steelbacks in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Head coach Lehmann is happy Guthrie has committed to Northants, and said: “I’m delighted that Liam has decided to extend his contract with the county.

“I’ve worked with Liam for many years now and believe he offers so much to the club in the bowling department so it’s great to secure that for next two seasons.”