The first day of Lancashire 2ndXI v Northants 2ndXI was lost to rain. Following an earlier umpires inspection, play will start at 12noon on Day 2.

Day 2 - 12noon start at Southport

Steven Croft has revealed that Lancashire’s squad are treating each and every one of their remaining five County Championship matches as must win games, starting with tomorrow’s trip to face Kent at Canterbury.

Croft hoping for happy Canterbury tale

Lancashire batsman Francois Du Plessis signs a new three-year deal to stay at Old Trafford.

Du Plessis signs new Lancs deal

Persistent rain overnight and again this morning has left the Southport Outfield very wet. Following a further inspection at 2pm, play was abandoned on Day 1.

Day 1 Abandoned at Southport

The Lancashire team heads to the coast to play Surrey next week (27th-30th August). Here’s your guide to watching the Red Rose at the seaside.

Blackpool CC Guide

Cricket Manager Mike Watkinson has named both Mark Chilton and Mal Loye in Lancashire’s 12-man squad to face Kent in the side’s Division One LV County Championship match starting tomorrow (20-23 August).

Chilton and Loye recalled for Kent

Persistent rain overnight and again this morning has left the Southport Outfield very wet. There will be an inspectation at 2pm to determine if any play will be possible today.

Rain delays start of 2ndXI at Southport

Lancashire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that batsman Francois Du Plessis has extended his current contract for a further 3-years.

Du Plessis extends his stay at Lancs

Mal Loye paid tribute to his best mate and former colleague, Iain Sutcliffe in his Manchester Evening News column this week.

Loye’s tribute to his mate Iain

Following his decision to retire from first-class cricket, Iain Sutcliffe spoke to LancsTV

Iain Sutcliffe on LancsTV