Keaton Jennings' Lancashire Redemption Arc Begins
Image: [Keaton Jennings in Lancashire Colors | Credit: Rex Features]
Published: 3 April 2025

After signing a five-year contract extension to remain with Lancashire until 2029, skipper Keaton Jennings acknowledges the weight of expectation to deliver trophies. The 32-year-old, who has scored 5,000+ first-class runs for the club, faces his toughest challenge yet following last season's shock relegation from Division One.

The Rebuilding Blueprint

• Historic Context: Lancashire aim to emulate their 2019 instant promotion after relegation – a feat achieved three times previously.
• Youth Development Focus: Jennings emphasizes mentoring a squad where "scars from 2024 will forge resilience." Key talents include 21-year-old spinner Tom Hartley and batter George Bell (22).
• Trophy Drought: The club's last major silverware was the 2014 T20 Blast – Jennings calls it "unacceptable" for a county of Lancashire’s stature.

Statistical Spotlight

Leadership Philosophy

"My job isn’t just to score runs – it’s to create a culture where young players thrive under pressure," Jennings told BBC Sport. "Last year hurt, but failure is the best teacher."

The squad begins their Division Two campaign against Derbyshire on 10 April, with Jennings targeting a domestic double of Championship promotion and T20 Blast contention.

Key Fixtures

• vs Yorkshire (T20 Blast, 18 June)
• Away at Sussex (Championship, 1 May)