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Chris Lynn leaves the field after suffering an ankle injury in the Steelbacks' T20 quarter-final win over Gloucestershire - which was played on July 15 (Picture: Peter Short)

Northants offer support to Chris Lynn in wake of Finals Day drugs test failure

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Sharma and Buchake are released by Northants

George Bartlett (left) and Nathan McSweeney scored 12 half-centuries between them in the 2026 Onr Day Cup (Picture: Peter Short)

Head coach Lehmann 'pretty pleased' with Steelbacks improvement in One Day Cup

Steelbacks bowler Dom Leech celebrates taking the wicket of Ed Middleton

Lehmann looking on the bright side in wake of cup loss to Gloucestershire

George Bartlett trudges off after being dismissed by Gloucestershire's Oliver Price for 75

Steelbacks’ One Day Cup Cup campaign ends in narrow defeat to Gloucestershire

Nathan McSweeney and George Bartlett celebrate securing the Steelbacks' win over Somerset on Sunday (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks still in with a shot of KO place as they head to Gloucestershire

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

Ben Sanderson bowls Gloucestershire danger man D'Arcy Short (Picture: Peter Short)

Skipper Jack Taylor admits Gloucestershire were outplayed by dominant Steelbacks

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

Northants Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann watches his side beat Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann delight as clinical Steelbacks set up Finals Day showdown with Somerset

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 take on Gloucestershire in Wednesday's Vitality Blast quarter-final at the cinch County Ground (start 5pm).
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Northants head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann happy with competition as Steelbacks target ninth straight Blast win

Dawid Malan hammered 91 not out for Gloucestershire in their eight-wicket defeat to Northants Steelbacks on Wednresday (Picture: Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket)

Malan admits Steelbacks playing a 'different game' as they power on in Blast

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 Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann hails 'magnificent chase' as sensational Steelbacks march on in Blast

David Willey hammered 73 from just 32 balls as the Steelbacks hammered Gloucestershire

Willey and McSweeney too hot to handle as Steelbacks make it eight out of eight

Darren Lehmann and David Willey have led Northants Steelbacks to seven wins out of seven in the Blast (Picture: Peter Short)

'Tough competitors' Gloucestershire will be big test for high-flying Steelbacks

Chris Lynn is expected to be fit to take on Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)

Lynn fitness latest as former England man gets set to make Gloucestershire debut

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

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

Chris Lynn is an injury concern for the Northants Steelbacks (Picture: Peter Short)

Darren Lehmann admits to injury concern over key man for in-form Steelbacks

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
Bowling star Calvin Harrison heaped praise on big-hitting duo Chris Lynn and David Willey after Northants Steelbacks maintained their perfect start to the Vitality Blast campaign with a 130-run thrashing of Essex on Friday night.
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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

Darren Lehmann and his Northants team were able to enjoy Monday's win over Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann challenges Northants ‘to hit repeat’ ahead of Durham challenge

Nathan McSweeney and Saif Zaib both scored centuries for Northants on day one (Picture: Peter Short)

Bancroft says big first innings partnership was the key as Gloucester lose again

Calvin Harrison accepts the applause from the crowd after guiding Northants to victory (Picture: Peter Short)

Harrison revels in 'proper four-day win' as Northants sink Gloucestershire

The Northants players celebrate the dismissal of Gloucestershire's Jack Taylor at the County Ground

Guthrie leads the way as Northants take charge against Gloucestershire

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

Nathan McSweeney (left) and Saif Zaib both scored centuries for Northants against Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)

Zaib on song as he hits century to put Northants on top against Gloucestershire

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

Nathan McSweeney hit 53 from 36 balls (Picture: Peter Short)

Lynn and McSweeney 'never gave us a sniff' admits all-rounder Price

James Sales celebrates one of his five wickets for Steelbacks against Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann hails 'fantastic' Steelbacks as Gloucestershire are swept aside in Blast

D'Arcy Short has his stumps rearranged by James Sales (Picture: Peter Short)

Super Sales sets Steelbacks up for big Blast win against Gloucestershire

Duan Jansen has claimed seven wickets in the Gloucestershire's opening two wins over Warwickshire Bears and Glamorgan

Steelbacks target third win as they host fellow 100 per centers Gloucestershire

Louis Kimber hits out playing for Leicestershire Foxes against the Steelbacks in the Blast in 2024

Big-hitting Kimber can't wait to get cracking for the Steelbacks in the Blast

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Gloucestershire coach Mark Alleyne defends 'exciting' Bristol playing surface

Lewis McManus celebrates after hitting the winning runs for Northanats against Gloucestershire on Monday (Picture: Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket)

Kimber delight as he hits crucial knock in nail-biting Northants win

Louis Kimber hit a crucial half-century for Northants (Picture: Peter Short)

Injury replacement Kimber comes up trumps as Northants secure thrilling win

Gloucestershire captain Cameron Bancroft staged a controlled innings of 82 on day three of the match against Northamptonshire. Pic: Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket

Procter believes Northants have ‘a good chance’ of final day victory

Craig Miles is congratulated by his Gloucestershire teammates after having Northamptonshire's George Bartlett caught at the wicket. Pic: Rachel Le Poidevin/Gloucestershire Cricket.

Lehmann brands playing surface 'not good enough' after chaotic day in Bristol

Ben Sanderson is congratulated by his Northamptonshire teammates after completing a five-wicket haul against Gloucestershire. Pic by Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket

Sanderson on song again but late wickets take shine off strong day for Northants

Josie Groves. on loan from The Blaze, scored an unbeaten half-century for Steelbacks Women in their win over Gloucestershire on Sunday

Groves and Ascott deliver century stand as Steelbacks Women sink Gloucestershire

The Northants squad and backroom staff face the camera at the club's pre-season media day last week (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann targeting a flyer as Northants host Lancashire in season opener

GOH - Great Oaks Hospice in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Supporting dignity and comfort in end-of-life care

Graham Owen could not believe his luck, after such a rubbish day the day before

Retired fireman wins £120k BMW X5 prize with BOTB

Team Lancum House with host, Brian Blessed OBE, Alex Jones from Carehome.co.uk who sponsored the award and CEO for Shaw, Russell Brown.

Northamptonshire care home and resident recognised for excellence at national aw...

The Steelbacks impressed in T20 action last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Home start for Steelbacks in next season's Vitality T20 Blast

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann launches scathing attack on Northants after meek surrender

Gloucestershire haed coach Mark Alleyne

Gloucestershire coach Alleyne 'playing to win' on final day against Northants

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