Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has agreed to take charge of England country cricket club Northamptonshire.

The 54-year-old led his country to World Cup success in 2015 and helmed four Ashes series between 2013 and 2018, winning two on home soil but losing both in England.

He resigned in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

He had previously spent several years in county cricket as a prolific overseas player for Yorkshire and returned to Headingley for one season in charge of Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.

Lehmann will start his new role in February, having penned an initial two-year deal.

"Northamptonshire has a great history in our game," he said.

"I am looking forward to meeting the players and learning about the club and its past and creating our own history over the coming months and years.

"The selling point for me is a group that wants to get better and follow their and the club's dreams, create memories and play at the highest level possible. I'm sure we will have success and fun along the way."

Lehmann replaces John Sadler, who left the club last month after three years in charge.