Lancashire have announced the appointment of Keaton Jennings as the Club’s new men’s captain as Dane Vilas stands down from the role which he has held for the last four seasons.
Jennings, who has also signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Lancashire Cricket until at least the end of the 2025 season, becomes the 37th permanent men’s captain of the Red Rose.
The 30-year-old joined the Club from Durham in 2018 and has since made 131 appearances in all three formats and stood-in for the injured Vilas as captain of the One-Day Cup side last season – leading Lancashire to the final.
Jennings was the leading run scorer in last season’s LV= Insurance County Championship Division One with 1,233 at an average of 72 – including a career best 318 against Somerset in Southport.
His exceptional form at the top of the order led to a recall into England’s Test match squad for the tour of Pakistan after previously making 17 Test appearances between 2016 and 2019.
Speaking about his appointment as Men’s Captain, Keaton Jennings said: “I am so proud and honoured to have been offered the opportunity to become the next captain of Lancashire Cricket – a Club which I have made my home since arriving at Emirates Old Trafford back in 2018.
“Ever since joining, I have been fully aware of how proud this Club is of its history and the passion which our Members, supporters, players, and staff all share for the Red Rose. I am extremely proud to be leading this Club into a new chapter and I hope that we are able create more history together.
“On behalf of the entire squad, I would like to thank Dane for his commitment to the job and the backing which he has shown to each of us during his four seasons as captain. He has been a massive part of my development as a leader, and I know that I will still be able to call on his experience in the dressing room.”
