Keaton Jennings has made the decision to step down as the Club’s four-day captain with immediate effect.
Jennings, who joined Lancashire in 2018, has led the Red Rose across all formats since 2023 and was the Club’s leading run-scorer in last year’s County Championship, amassing 1,006 runs.
The 32-year-old has chosen to step down to focus on his batting and remains a vital part of the squad across all formats, having recently signed a five-year contract extension.
Australian top-order batter Marcus Harris – who has already scored 749 runs this season – will take over as interim captain in the County Championship, supported by vice-captain Josh Bohannon and the returning James Anderson. Jennings will continue to lead the side in the Vitality Blast.
Keaton Jennings said: “It’s been a huge honour to lead Lancashire Cricket in the Championship over the last couple of seasons, a Club with rich history that I hold dear to my heart.
“This has not been an easy decision, however after reflection and conversations with the management, I believe the team will benefit from a change of captaincy.
“My passion and commitment to serving Lancashire has not and will never change. Our current position in the table is not reflective of our commitment as a team and Club to winning. I recognise the best way for me to serve the Club is to continue to score big runs at the top of the order and put in match winning contributions. I feel as though the team will benefit from this change and it will help to drive us forward.
“I will of course provide Marcus with as much support as he wants throughout the rest of the County Championship. I know that the team is focused on our collective goal of getting Lancashire back to winning four-day cricket.”
Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton added: “Keaton has given his total commitment to the captaincy since taking over in 2023 and remains a key figure in the dressing room.
“His experience and professionalism will continue to be invaluable, and I would like to thank Keaton for his service as Lancashire’s County Championship captain in recent years. We hope that the change in captaincy will allow him to concentrate fully on his batting and take some weight off his shoulders.
“Marcus will provide an alternative perspective to leadership – and although relatively new to the group – he has worked with Dale before, and everyone has seen his impact on the team’s performance in the first five games of this season. We are also hopeful that James Anderson can get back on the field adding vast experience and leadership into the side.”
