Northamptonshire

George Bartlett has committed his future to Northamptonshire with a one-year contract extension running until 2027, rewarding his excellent form in Division Two.

The 37-year-old all-rounder has committed his future to the Steelbacks after making over 100 first-class appearances since arriving from Lancashire.

Nathan McSweeney's unbeaten 41 keeps Northamptonshire in contention as they chase 105 more runs for victory after Cameron Bancroft's heroic 82 rescued Gloucestershire.

Ben Sanderson's career-best match figures of 11-109 inspired Northamptonshire to a comprehensive innings victory over Worcestershire at Wantage Road.

Ben Sanderson's exceptional bowling performance of 7-31 guided Northamptonshire to a comprehensive innings and 177-run victory over Worcestershire.

Gareth Roderick struck a brilliant unbeaten 164 to rescue Worcestershire from 186-9, leading a record last-wicket partnership that transformed the match against Northamptonshire.

Sam Robson's patient 162 not out guided Middlesex to safety as bad light conspired to force a draw with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.

James Sales produced a magnificent career-best 164 to help Northamptonshire secure a vital first-innings advantage in their Division Two encounter with Middlesex.

Northamptonshire moved within touching distance of an innings victory at Canterbury after Harry Conway's five-wicket haul and another failure from England opener Zak Crawley.

Luke Procter's magnificent unbeaten 261 spearheaded a record-breaking batting display as Northamptonshire took complete control against a struggling Kent side.

Lancashire capitalised on winning the toss to reach 346-7, built around Josh Bohannon's 90 and Luke Wells' 87 in their Championship encounter.

Australia's Nathan McSweeney reveals Darren Lehmann was the deciding factor in his Northamptonshire move as he prepares to face James Anderson.