Alex Lees Named Durham Cricket Captain

Alex Lees has been appointed captain of Durham across all formats for the 2025 season, replacing Scott Borthwick, who transitions to a player-coach role. Lees aims to lead Durham to challenge for titles after a fifth-place finish in their first year back in Division One and a quarter-final appearance in the T20 Blast. He expressed confidence in the squad's potential, highlighting his recent success with over 1,300 runs and five centuries last season. Additionally, he sees this role as an opportunity to focus on the red-ball team and build on the strong foundations from previous years. Durham has bolstered its lineup with new signings and aims to compete effectively in all competitions.