As the leader of Northamptonshire’s attack, Ben Sanderson has forged a reputation as one of the most consistent wicket-takers on the circuit over the past decade, repaying the county for the faith it showed by giving him a second chance of a career in 2015.
But while Sanderson recently celebrated his 400th first-class wicket for the Tudor Rose county, it was with the bat that he led the way last weekend, setting up Northamptonshire’s first win over Lancashire in 20 years.
Sanderson, 36, blazed a remarkable, swashbuckling 65 from just 28 balls with 12 fours and two sixes. It was not only his...