Which team has Ben McDermott signed with for the 2026 T20 Blast?

Ben McDermott has signed with Lancashire for the 2026 T20 Blast season.

How many runs has Ben McDermott scored in the Big Bash League?

Ben McDermott has scored over 3,000 runs in Australia's Big Bash League.

Did Ben McDermott play in the T20 Blast before joining Lancashire?

Yes, Ben McDermott previously played in the T20 Blast for Hampshire Hawks.

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Aussie star Ben McDermott signs for Lancashire T20

10 Feb

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Summary

Ben McDermott will play for Lancashire in the 2026 T20 Blast season.
He has scored over 3,000 runs in Australia's Big Bash League.
McDermott previously played for Hampshire in the Blast.

Aussie star Ben McDermott signs for Lancashire T20

Lancashire Cricket Club has secured the services of Australian batter Ben McDermott for the 2026 T20 Blast season. McDermott, a right-handed batsman, will be available for the entire duration of the tournament.

With extensive experience in franchise cricket, McDermott has amassed over 3,000 runs in Australia's Big Bash League. He has also participated in other notable T20 leagues globally. This signing marks his return to English domestic cricket after a previous spell with Hampshire Hawks.

During his tenure with Hampshire from 2022 to 2024, McDermott made 44 appearances, scoring 1,138 runs, including 10 half-centuries. He was part of the Hampshire team that narrowly defeated Lancashire in the 2022 Blast final. McDermott has also represented Australia in 30 limited-overs international matches.