Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are thrilled to announce that Head Coach Darren Lehmann has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Club.
Having initially signed a one-year extension in August last year, the new deal will keep the Australian with Northamptonshire until the end of the 2029 season.
“It was an easy decision for me because I love the place,” Lehmann said.
“Everyone has made it such a family club for me, so I’m delighted to be carrying on here.
“We just want to keep improving and hopefully we represent the club proudly along the way.”
Having joined the Club ahead of the 2025 season, Lehmann led the Steelbacks to Finals Day in his first campaign at The County Ground, with a famous victory over Surrey in the quarter-finals the crowning moment of an impressive first season in charge.
Lehmann has brought a real positive culture to the Club and after some smart recruitment over the winter, Northamptonshire now sit in an exciting position under his leadership ahead of the 2026 summer.
Northamptonshire CEO Ray Payne was delighted to keep Lehmann at Northamptonshire for an additional two years.
“We’re all thrilled to have secured Darren’s services for another two years. It’s been an excellent fit since his first day and he’s taking the Club in a really positive direction.
“Darren’s transparency and connection with the supporters has made a notable impact and the excitement around what the following years could bring on the field is a testament to his work so far.”
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