Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are thrilled to announce that longstanding partner dbfb have extended their partnership with the Club for four more years.  

As the official Player Pathway and Academy partner, the relationship between the Club and dbfb is continuously expanding.   

In addition to sponsoring the front of the Academy playing shirt and Academy Player of the Year accolade at the End of Season Awards, dbfb support Northamptonshire with signage around Wantage Road and will be joining us in hospitality throughout the 2026 season.   

Simon Pickering, Chief Executive Officer at dbfb, said: 

“Extending our partnership with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club was an easy decision for us. Supporting local talent and investing in our community is a big part of who we are, and the Player Pathway and Academy continue to make a real impact. 

“We’re proud to play our part in helping the next generation of Northamptonshire cricketers thrive, and we’re excited to keep building on our relationship with the Club over the coming years.” 

With another four-year commitment, dbfb’s long-term support of our Player Pathway is hugely beneficial for the continued growth of youth cricket in Northamptonshire.   

Chief Operating Officer at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, Daniel Vernon said: 

“We have a really close partnership with dbfb and everyone is delighted for that to be continuing. The whole team have supported our youth setup brilliantly and we’re grateful for their continued support.  

“We’re looking forward to that relationship going from strength to strength in the foreseeable future.”