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Louis Kimber was part of the Steelbacks side that won the Vitality Blast in July (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann backs Kimber to come good as player extends Northants contract

Finlay Bean has left Yorkshire to sign for Northants

Yorkshire chief Gavin Hamilton sad to see Finlay Bean heading to Northants

Northants have signed Yorkshire batter Finlay Bean

Northants boost squad with signing of Yorkshire's Finlay Bean on three-year deal

Saif Zaib has quit Northants and signed for Hampshire

Saif Zaib says it was 'time for a change' as he quits Northants for Hampshire

Saif Zaib has joined Hampshire

Hampshire confirm signing of Northants all-rounder Saif Zaib

Liam Guthrie has signed a new deal at Northants

Pace bowler Liam Guthrie pens new deal at Northants

Saif Zaib helped Northants Steelbacks win the Vitality Blast title in the summer

Playing for Northants was 'a real honour' says Zaib as he quits County Ground

Saif Zaib is leaviing Northants

Big blow for Northants as Saif Zaib departs club to sign for 'another county'

Raphy Weatherall has signed a new two-year contract extension at Northants

Fast bowler Weatherall signs new deal at Northants

Tiaan Louw has signed a new contract at Northants

New Northants contract for young left-arm seamer Louw

Gus MIller has signed a new contract at Northants

All-rounder Gus Miller signs new deal with Northants

Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur

Arthur left with 'hollow feeling' as Derbyshire play for draw at Northants

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Lehmann frustrated as controversial umpiring decision calls a halt to run chase

Aussie pace bowler Harry Conway has signed a new two-year deal at Northants

Conway commits to Northants as Australian pace bowler signs new two-year deal

Lewis McManus is bowled by Durham's Ben Stokes (Picture: Peter Short)

50 all out - Northants suffer humbling defeat to Durham on morning of mayhem

Durham were winners by six wickets when they played Northants at Chester-le-Street in June

Lehmann 'excited' by challenge of Northants taking on champions-elect Durham
Darren Lehmann says he is 'excited' by the challenge of Northants taking on Rothesay County Championship Division Two leaders Durham at the cinch County Ground on Wednesday (start 10.30am).
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The Northants fielders appeal for a wicket in their rain-affected draw with Kent

Competitive County Championship is 'great for the game' says head coach Lehmann

Rain caused the abandonment of day three without a ball being bowled at the County Ground

Frustration for Northants and Kent as day three is washed out at County Ground

The Northants slip cordon appeal for an lbw decision against Kent's Ben Compton

McSweeney says Northants have to be ‘right on the money’ to stop Kent charge

Luke Procter hit a career-best 261 not out when Northants drew with Kent at Canterbury earlier in the season (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann's focus on Kent as Northants prepare for crucial home double header

Justin Broad has signed a new deal at Northants

All-rounder Broad's delight as commits to long-term deal at Northants

Amelia Kemp's brilliant 88 not out was not enough to stop Northants Steelbacks Women losing to Essex

Stunning Kemp effort not enough as Steelbacks Women are outclassed by Essex

Steelbacks Women head coach David Ripley

Ripley targeting Finals Day double as Steelbacks Women take on top tier Essex

Graeme White has left Northamptonshire to take up a new job at Stowe School

Graeme White ends long association with Northants as he departs Wantage Road

Amelia Kemp hit 49 in a 14-run opening stand for Northants Steelbacks Women

Drinkell turns on the power as Steelbacks storm into One Day Cup semi-finals

Chloe Hill was in great form for Northants Steelbacks Women

Chloe Hill stars as Steelbacks Women close in on One Day Cup last four

Gus Miller (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Miller smashes a century as Steelbacks secure superb win against Lancashire
Northants Steelbacks all-rounder Gus Miller struck a superb 115, his maiden first-team century, to set up a 67-run victory over Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at the cinch County Ground.
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George Bartlett hit a half-century for the Steelbacks (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steelbacks suffer heavy loss as Leicestershire cruise to victory

Darren Lehmann celebrates with the Shoe Army in traditional style! (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann ranks Steelbacks' Blast win as one of his finest as a coach

George Bartlett hit a career-best 72 (Picture: Peter Short)

Skipper McSweeney satisfied as Steelbacks secure winning start against Bears

Chris Lynn has been named in the Steelbacks squad for Finals Day (Picture: Peter Short)

Batting star Chris Lynn named in Steelbacks squad for Finals Day

Chris Lynn was forced to leave the field less than seven overs into the Steelbacks innings on Wednesday (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks facing anxious wait on star batter Chris Lynn ahead of Finals Day

Chris Lynn has scored two centuries for the Steelbacks in this season's Blast

Master batter Lynn setting sights on securing Finals Day progress for Steelbacks

Luke Procter took his chance to shine for the Steelbacks in Sunday's loss to Bears (Picture: Peter Short)

Procter gives Lehmann a ‘great selection problem’ ahead of Blast quarter-final

Northants Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann insists Steelbacks will fire for the big one despite recent defeats

England play Argentina for a place in the World Cup Final on Wednesday - straight after the Steelbacks' Blast quarter-final with Gloucestershire

Northants confirm big screens in place at County Ground to show England football

Calbin Harrison has shone with the ball for the Steelbacks in the Vitality Blast (Picture: Peter Short)

Darren Lehmann hails 'leader' Calvin Harrison as all-rounder signs new deal

Nathan McSweeney (left) and Chris Lynn both scored 50s as Steelbacks beat Gloucestershire the last time the teams met at Wantage Road in May (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks to do battle with Gloucestershire for a place at Blast Finals Day

Northants Steelbacks will start their Vitality Bast quarter-final at 5pm on Wednesday (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks confirm start time as Blast quarter-final is brought forward

Northants batter Chris Lynn (Picture: Peter Short)

Chris Lynn insists Steelbacks will 'be ready for any battle' in Blast last eight

Northants Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann saw his side well beaten at Somerset on Friday (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann wants Steelbacks to end group campaign on a winning high against Bears

Chris Lynn returns to the Steelbacks team for Wednesday night's clash at Glamorgan (Picture: Peter Short)

Chris Lynn returns as Steelbacks aim to return to winning ways at Glamorgan

Northants Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann taking nothing for granted as Steelbacks gear up for Somerset showdown

Calvin Harrison claimed a career-best five for nine in the Steelbacks' win over Essex last week (Picture: Peter Short)

Harrison has 'loved every minute' of life at Northants after Notts switch

Nathan McSweeney will be back playing for Northants in 2027

Darren Lehmann happy as ‘oustanding’ Nathan McSweeney commits to Northants

Nathan McSweeney has signed a new 12-month extension to his contract at Northants (Picture: Peter Short)

Australian ace Nathan McSweeney signs new deal to return to Northants in 2027

Northants all-rounder Calvin Harrison (Picture: Peter Short)

Harrison says there'll be 'no let up' from Steelbacks at rivals Gloucestershire

Calvin Harrison claimed career-best figures of five for nine as the Steelbacks thrashed Essex on Friday night (Picture: Peter Short)

Calvin Harrison praises Steelbacks big-hitters Chris Lynn and David Willey

Calvin Harrison celebrates claiming his fifth wicket to wrap up the Steelbacks victory (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann happy as another brilliant all-round Steelbacks show overpowers Essex

Northants are chasing a seventh straight win in the Vitality Blast (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks to stay on the attack as they target seventh Blast win against Essex

Darren Lehmann (right) says he has 'loved working' with David Willey

Darren Lehmann delight as 'fantastic leader' David Willey commits to Steelbacks

David Willey has signed a new three-year contract at Northants (Picture: Peter Short)

BREAKING: Northants Steelbacks skipper David Willey signs new contract

Liam Guthrie hit a half-century and also claimed two wickets for Northants against Gloucestershire

Bracey and van Buuren dig in to frustrate Northants at County Ground

It's back to red ball cricket for Darren Lehmann and the Northants players

Boost for Northants as Conway stays on, but Lehmann set to rotate squad

Kristian Clarke has joined Gloucestershire on a short-term deal and will play against Northants on Friday

Gloucestershire sign Kiwi Clarke ahead of County Ground clash with Northants

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