Paul Coughlin , the Durham allrounder, has agreed a move to Lancashire ahead of the 2026 season.

Coughlin, 32, came through Durham's academy before moving to Nottinghamshire in 2017, where he won England Lions recognition. After an injury-plagued two-year spell, he returned to the northeast and was part of the side that won promotion back to Division One of the County Championship in 2023.

However, he has only made five first-team appearances this season and Durham announced on Sunday that he would be leaving at the end of his contract.

"I'm thrilled to be making the move to Lancashire," Coughlin said. "It's a club with a great history and big ambitions, and I'm really looking forward to getting started with a new chapter in my career.

"The chance to commit to Lancashire for the fut

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