Lancashire appoint Dane Vilas as captain following Liam Livingstone's resignation

The wicketkeeper-batsman succeeds Liam Livingstone, who recently stepped done after a single season in charge, following the county's relegation to Division Two of the County Championship

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Dane Vilas has been named as the new captain of Lancashire.

The wicketkeeper-batsman succeeds Liam Livingstone, who recently stepped down after a single season in charge, following the county's relegation to Division Two of the County Championship.

Vilas, 33, joined the club in 2017 and stood in as acting captain for part of the 2018 campaign when Livingstone was out injured with a broken thumb.

"I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered the opportunity to become Lancashire captain and I feel honoured and humbled to be in a position to lead the club forward in the coming years," he said.

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Dane Vilas is the new Lancashire captain

"Lancashire has a proud and distinguished history and it’s a privilege for me to be part of writing the next chapter in the club’s history.

"Even though I’ve only been part of the side for the last two years, I understand the importance of what the red rose means to supporters and the whole squad is determined to win back our position in Division One of the County Championship and to challenge for both white ball competitions next year."

"Liam did a good job last season in what was a challenging year for the club, and I think giving him the freedom to concentrate on his own performances will get the best out of him as a batsman and that will only be good for the team."

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