# Lancashire Cricket in Crisis

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-21T18:28:49+00:00
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Lancashire’s cricket season is in freefall after a crushing defeat to Derbyshire, plummeting them to third from bottom in the County Championship. Coach Steven Croft admits they were outplayed across the board, with both batting and bowling failing to match Derbyshire’s intensity. Despite bringing back England star Liam Livingstone and relying on youthful talent, injuries to key players like Luke Wells and Ajeet Singh Dale have compounded the crisis. With just three centuries all season and only two wins in eleven games, the team’s form is alarming. Now, with their T20 Blast campaign also in trouble, Lancashire must rally fast — and hope returning players can spark a revival before their biggest rivalry match. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa8c3a372b9e1cd7

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