Steelbacks women

Northamptonshire CEO Ray Payne: Northamptonshire have appointed Darren Lehmann as head coach on a two-year contract, set to begin in February 2025.

Lehmann coached Australia to two Ashes victories and guided the team to triumph in the 2015 ODI World Cup. Lehmann also led Deccan Chargers to an IPL title in 2009, secured a Big Bash win with Brisbane Heat in 2012-13, and contributed to Queensland's Sheffield Shield victory in 2011-12.