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Geoff Miller OBE To Become Derbyshire CCC Club President

Friday 7th March 2014 Derbyshire have confirmed that Geoff Miller OBE is to be voted as the Club's President after their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 26th March.

The Supervisory Board unanimously supported the nomination of the former Derbyshire Captain and England & Wales Cricket Board National Selector for the position.

Miller, who was born in Chesterfield, played 254 first-class matches for Derbyshire between 1973 and 1990 and was an integral member of the... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Announce Third Successive Year In Profit

Tuesday 4th March 2014 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has recorded a profit of £3,395 for the financial year ending December 2013; the Club's third successive year of surplus.

The latest profit signifies the Club's progress towards long-term sustainability and continues the significant turnaround since Chris Grant's election as Chairman in 2011, on the back of a £187,037 loss.

The Club has achieved major rises in Membership, Ticket Sales and other commercial income in 2013, which allowed increased investment in the playing... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC's New Elite Cricket Coaching Team Unveiled

Monday 3rd February 2014 Graeme Welch says Derbyshire CCC's new coaching setup signals the Club's long-term ambition.

The Club has added John Sadler, Simon Guy, Cookie Patel and Ant Botha to its backroom team, as investment in coaching increases to unprecedented levels.

Existing coaches Stephen Stubbings and AJ Harris are also retained having successfully emerged from a rigorous recruitment process.

The new structure ensures an elite performance coaching... READ MORE...

Start Of A New Era As Derbyshire CCC Appoint Graeme Welch

Tuesday 7th January 2013 Graeme Welch has been appointed Elite Cricket Performance Director of Derbyshire County Cricket Club on a three-year-contract.

The 41-year-old has left his post as Assistant Coach/Bowling Coach at Warwickshire and has been installed at the head of Derbyshire's new Elite Cricket Performance structure.

He takes over a young and ambitious Derbyshire squad, under the captaincy of Wayne Madsen and augmented by the experience of... READ MORE...

Stephen Moore Joins Derbyshire

Monday 23rd December 2013
Opening batsman Stephen Moore has joined Derbyshire County Cricket Club on a two-year contract.

The former England Lions, Lancashire and Worcestershire opener has amassed 8,843 runs during his first-class career, averaging 36.39.

He has scored 17 first-class centuries, including a highest score of 246 versus Derbyshire in 2005 and 120 for England Lions against Australia in 2009. He has passed 1,000 runs in a season on four occasions. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Head Coach Karl Krikken Leaves The Club

Friday 20th December 2013 Karl Krikken's 27 year career with Derbyshire CCC has come to an end after a restructuring of the coaching set up and his decision to seek alternative opportunities elsewhere.

Krikken took over the Head Coach role in May 2011 after a period as the first Academy Director at the Club. He enjoyed a 17 year playing career with Derbyshire from 1987 to 2003, scoring over 7,000 runs and totalling almost 800 dismissals as wicketkeeper.

He said: "I would like to thank the off-field staff, groundsmen..." READ MORE...

Dan Redfern Leaves Derbyshire CCC By Mutual Agreement

Monday 2nd December 2013
Batsman Dan Redfern has left Derbyshire CCC by mutual agreement. The 23 year old who made his county debut as a 16 year old has left the club as he seeks pastures new.

The former England U19 international had struggled for form in the 2013 season and enjoyed his best spell the last time the County were in Division Two in 2012. Redfern's last first class appearance came at Queen's Park in July as Derbyshire lost by an innings to Yorkshire. The left hander averaged only 14 and top scored with 61 in first class cricket last season. READ MORE...

New Deals For Slater And Higginbottom

Thursday 28th November 2013 Derbyshire have handed new deals to Ben Slater and Matt Higginbottom.

Both players have agreed the new contracts after impressing in the county's previous championship season. Slater and Higginbottom have signed incremental contracts for the forthcoming 2014 campaign.

Chesterfield born Slater came into the side during the middle of the summer, the 22 year old hit vital knocks against Sussex, Middlesex and Somerset in Derbyshire's three first class victories. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Skipper Madsen Signs New Contract

Friday 8th November 2013
Derbyshire CCC skipper, Wayne Madsen, has signed a new three year contract with the county.

Madsen had a further year left on his current deal, but with other counties expressing their interest in the Player of the Year, the Falcons decided to offer a fresh deal which sees the South African born batsman stay until the end of the 2016 season.

Madsen, who amassed a fantastic 1,239 first class runs last season, with an average of 43.60, scoring three hundreds and eight fifties, was delighted... READ MORE...

New Contracts For Young Derbyshire Trio

Monday 21st October 2013
Derbyshire County Cricket Club has offered contracts to a trio of young Academy graduates.

While Greg Cork and Jonathan Marsden have signed summer contracts for the 2014 season, Chesterfield lad Ben Slater has now also been offered a one year deal, despite there initially being no contract offer.

Slater has been a regular feature in Karl Krikken's four-day side since making his first-class debut for the Club against Surrey in May. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Release Slater & Evans - Sign Scott Elstone

Saturday 5th October 2013 Former Nottinghamshire batsman Scott Elstone has signed a one-year incremental contract with Derbyshire CCC, after impressing in the Second XI in 2013.

The Falcons agreed terms with the 23-year-old, but have released Alasdair Evans whose one-year contract has come to an end. Chesterfield born batsman, Ben Slater has also not been offered a contract at the present time.

Elstone scored 872 runs at an average of 35, including four fifties and one hundred, during an extended trial period in 2013 - as well as making his... READ MORE...

Cricket Derbyshire Statement On Malicious Communications

Tuesday 1st October 2013
Cricket Derbyshire, the umbrella body overseeing professional and recreational cricket across the county, has opened disciplinary proceedings against a number of individuals for malicious communications and images published in social media.

Following consultations with the police, lawyers and representatives of Derbyshire Cricket Board and the County and Premier Leagues, the County Club has already issued a number of indefinite bans to individuals from all grounds, venues, buildings and events connected with the Club. READ MORE...

Footitt Opts For Derbyshire Stay

Monday 30th September 2013 Mark Footitt has signed a new two-year contract committing him to Derbyshire until the end of the 2015 season.

The left-arm fast-bowler has enjoyed the best season of his career in 2013 and will now focus on fulfilling his promise in the colours of Derbyshire.

Footitt signed for the Club ahead of the 2010 campaign and has since taken 91 first-class wickets at a shade over 31 with three five-wicket hauls.

His 2013 campaign has included a career-best haul of 42... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Defeat Confirms Relegation

Thursday 27th September 2013
Derbyshire County Cricket Club will ply their trade in Division Two in 2014 after suffering defeat to Warwickshire in their final LV= County Championship fixture of the season.

Karl Krikken's men knew they needed to secure at least one bonus batting point on the penultimate day to keep their hopes of remaining in Division One alive.

But Derbyshire succumbed to the visitors' experienced pace attack to be dismissed for 103, subsequently confirming their relegation from the top flight... READ MORE...

Woakes And Chambers Make Derbyshire Toil On Day Two

Wednesday 25th September 2013 Derbyshire closed on 44-5 in reply to Warwickshire's 391-9 declared after Day Two of their crucial LV= County Championship fixture at the County Ground.

Chris Woakes and Maurice Chambers shared the highest ever ninth-wicket stand for Warwickshire against Derbyshire to allow the visitors to declare shortly before the tea interval.

The hosts, however, struggled to combat against the visitors' pace attack - before bad light stopped play with Wayne Madsen's side trailing by 347 runs... READ MORE...

Stubborn Woakes Frustrates Derbyshire On Day One

Tuesday 24th September 2013 A stubborn century from Chris Woakes frustrated the Derbyshire bowlers on Day One at the County Ground.

The hosts made a successful start to their final LV= County Championship fixture of the season as Mark Footitt (2-71) removed both Warwickshire openers inside five overs. Tim Groenewald (4-67) - the pick of the bowlers on the opening day - then claimed three quick wickets after lunch to reduce the visitors to 120-6.

However, 46 from Ateeq Javid, a brisk 40 from Jeetan Patel and an unbeaten century from England all-rounder Woakes (102*) helped their side recover... READ MORE...

Only A Win Will Save Derbyshire's Season. Match Preview

Monday 23rd September 2013 It's been an uphill struggle all season for Derbyshire - and the final round of County Championship fixtures is no different!

A win against Warwickshire is the Falcons only chance of avoiding relegation in a season which really only began mid-way through it.

Derbyshire struggled at times with the pressure of session by session cricket in the top division and some brutal batting and bowling by opponents really cost them at the start of the season. However, the side, led by skipper Wayne Madsen, found a way of winning towards the end of the season. READ MORE...

Onions Spearheads A Durham Victory Over Derbyshire

Saturday 14th September 2013 Despite the efforts of Tony Palladino - a brutal spell of bowling from Graham Onions handed Durham victory on an astonishing final day at the County Ground.

The hosts battled hard to reduce their visitors from 257-4 to 325 all out just before lunch, with Palladino (6-90) claiming four wickets to end the innings with six.

But during an extraordinary afternoon session, Onions (5-23) and Chris Rushworth (3-31) claimed eight wickets between them to disintegrate the Derbyshire line-up and dismiss Karl Krikken's side for their lowest ever Championship... READ MORE...

Borthwick And Smith Frustrate Derbyshire Bowlers On Day 3

Friday 13th September 2013 A century partnership between Scott Borthwick and Will Smith frustrated the Derbyshire bowlers on Day Three at the County Ground.

Borthwick (89) and Smith (81) batted for almost two sessions to repel the hosts' attack - adding 159 runs to put their side in a strong position on 227-2.

Karl Krikken's men finally found the breakthrough just before tea courtesy of Shivnarine Chanderpaul (1-7), before Mark Footitt (1-78) claimed a second with the new ball. READ MORE...

Durham Fightback Leaves Match In The Balance On Day Two

Thursday 12th September 2013 Paul Borrington top scored with 75 - but quick wickets with the second new ball helped Durham fightback on Day Two at the County Ground.

Borrington hit eight fours during his patient innings, while sharing a 106-run stand with Shivnarine Chanderpaul (53) to move the hosts onto 206-2 after lunch.

But Chris Rushworth (5-47) and Graham Onions (4-62) tore through the Derbyshire middle-order with the new ball, claiming the last seven wickets for just 92 runs to dismiss the hosts for 298. READ MORE...

Rain Cuts Short Opening Day With Durham

Thursday 12th September 2013

Persistent rain cut short the opening day with Durham at the County Ground - after Derbyshire had reached 99-1 shortly after lunch.

Despite the bad weather, play started on time and Wayne Madsen (32*) and Paul Borrington (30*) shared a 62-run stand to close a successful morning for the hosts.

But just the solitary over was bowled after the interval before constant rain washed out the remainder of the day with Derbyshire 99-1 at stumps. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Complete A Dramatic Victory Over Somerset

Friday 6th September 2013 Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck an unbeaten 74 to guide Derbyshire to a two-wicket win over Somerset on a tense final day at Taunton.

Chanderpaul added 54 to his overnight score as the visitors reached their 244-run victory target shortly after the lunch interval.

The visitors lost a flurry of wickets to fall to 216-8 - but a 28-run stand between Tim Groenewald and the West Indies international handed Karl Krikken's side a dramatic win. READ MORE...

Battling Derbyshire Still In The Hunt On Final Day At Taunton

Friday 6th September 2013 A half-century from Ben Slater has left Derbyshire still in the hunt - requiring 117 more runs with six wickets left - after Day Three at Taunton.

Tony Palladino (3-57) and David Wainwright (3-105) claimed three apiece to dismiss Somerset for 438 during the afternoon session.

The visitors opened with a 49-run stand - but two quick wickets from Jack Leach meant Karl Krikken's side slipped to 53-2. But 57 from Slater and an unbeaten 20 from Chanderpaul helped Derbyshire close on 127-4 at stumps. READ MORE...

Late Wickets Leave Somerset Match Finely Poised For Day 3

Thursday 5th September 2013 Derbyshire claimed two late wickets - including one with the final ball of the day - to stall the Somerset fightback and keep the match in the balance after Day Two at Taunton.

Tim Groenewald (36 not out) and Mark Footitt (11) shared a 42-run last wicket stand to help Derbyshire recover from 256-9 to 298 all out just before lunch.

A century partnership between Nick Compton (64 not out) and James Hildreth (88), however, helped the hosts to chalk off their 195-run deficit for the loss of just two wickets. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Secures July Date With India

Wednesday 4th September 2013 Derbyshire CCC has been awarded a major tour match against India at the County Ground, Derby, in 2014.

Karl Krikken's men will compete against MS Dhoni's side starting on Tuesday, 1st July in the final warm-up fixture ahead of the five-match Investec Test series with England.

Duncan Fletcher's side - currently ranked the number three Test team in the world - boast a heavily experienced and exciting side featuring Test legends such as Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Hold Advantage After Extraordinary Opening Day

Wednesday 4th September 2013 Derbyshire blew Somerset away - dismissing them for just 103 - before closing yesterday on 220-5 as 15 wickets fell on an extraordinary opening day at Taunton.

Tim Groenewald (5-33) - who claimed his third five-wicket haul of the campaign - and Tony Palladino (4-34), claimed nine wickets between them to dismiss the hosts inside 34 overs.

Karl Krikken's men responded with a 52-run opening stand, before an unbeaten 93-run partnership between Tom Poynton (53 not out) and... READ MORE...

World Number One Batsman Condemns Derbyshire To Defeat

Sunday 1st September 2013 A high class innings of 88 from Hashim Amla helped steer Surrey past their 217-run victory target at the Kia Oval.

Derbyshire were well in the game when Mark Footitt and Matt Higginbottom reduced the home side to 4-2 early in their run-chase with Wayne Madsen taking a fine catch at extra-cover to dismiss Rory Burns.

But a stand of 84 between Amla and Vikram Solanki (44) put Surrey back on the straight and narrow and, although Solanki was lbw to Footitt at 88-3, Zander de Bruyn was just the experienced foil his South African team-mate... READ MORE...

Battling Derbyshire Still In The Hunt Going Into Final Day

Sunday 1st September 2013 A battling half century from Wayne Madsen - and some useful runs from the tail - has left the match with Surrey still in the balance after Day Three at the Kia Oval.

Captain Madsen (59) completed his eighth half century of the campaign in the afternoon session to put his side in a healthy position at tea, before Surrey fought back at the start of the final session claiming four quick wickets.

An unbeaten 48-run partnership between Tom Poynton (29*) and David Wainwright (22*), however, made sure the match remained finely poised... READ MORE...

A Difficult Opening Day For Derbyshire At The Oval

Friday 30th August 2013 Shivnarine Chanderpaul top scored with 46 - but four wickets from Tim Linley helped Surrey dismiss Derbyshire for 219 on Day One at the Kia Oval.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul - who struck six fours in his 74-ball innings - and Paul Borrington (32) shared a 49-run partnership to help their side recover from a slow start in London.

The visitors, however, lost regular wickets in the final two sessionand, despite a defiant 37 from Tom Poynton, were all out just before stumps. READ MORE...

Hughes Stars, But Hampshire Claim The Win At Derbyshire

Tuesday 27th August 2013 Chesney Hughes struck an explosive 74 - but Hampshire Royals defeated the Derbyshire Falcons by 41 runs at the County Ground, Derby.

Royals' Captain Jimmy Adams led the way hitting 64, but two wickets apiece from David Wainwright (2-33), Alasdair Evans (2-38) and Alex Hughes (2-33) help restrict the visitors to 219-7.

The Falcons made a solid start in reply courtesy of Chesney Hughes - who struck five fours and two sixes in his 79-ball innings - but the hosts lost a... READ MORE...

Godleman Defiance In Vain As Essex Seal YB40 Win

Sunday 25th August 2013 Billy Godleman's defiant 59 was in vain, as Essex Eagles claimed victory at Castle Park Cricket Ground, Colchester.

An outstanding 88 from Ravi Bopara led the way for the home side, before timely contributions from James Foster (41) and Graham Napier (23) helped the Eagles post 259 off 40 overs.

The Falcons lost five early wickets in reply, with only Godleman and Alex Hughes (28) hitting scores worthy of note, as Karl Krikken's side were dismissed for 151 in the 32nd over. READ MORE...

Delighted Derbyshire Claim Second Straight Four Day Win

Friday 23rd August 2013 Derbyshire claimed their second consecutive LV= County Championship Division One victory and move out of the bottom two after thrilling 56-run win against Middlesex at the County Ground.

Mark Footitt claimed two wickets within three balls as the hosts enjoyed a tremendous morning session picking up five wickets to leave the visitors on 121-7 at the break, in pursuit of their 297 run victory target.

Gareth Berg and Ollie Rayner, however, shared an 85-run stand to frustrate the hosts, but a wicket apiece from Footitt (4-65), Matt Higginbottom... READ MORE...

Late Wickets Complete A Terrific Day Three For Derbyshire

Thursday 22nd August 2013 Two late wickets - after an excellent half-century from Richard Johnson – completed a terrific day for Derbyshire against Middlesex at the County Ground.

Mark Footitt (3-69) claimed his 100th first-class wicket in the morning session, as the left-arm paceman, Matt Higginbottom (3-59) and Tim Groenewald (3-54) all claimed three apiece to dismiss Middlesex for 249 – trailing Derbyshire by 136 runs.

The hosts lost three early wickets in response, but a 52-run stand between Shivnarine Chanderpaul (32) and Johnson (59) ignited the... READ MORE...

Derbyshire In A Strong Position After Day Two At Middlesex

Wednesday 21st August 2013 Some late hitting from Tim Groenewald and a disciplined bowling performance has put Derbyshire in a strong position after Day Two against Middlesex at the County Ground.

Derbyshire enjoyed a terrific morning session adding 106 runs to post 385. Groenewald added a brisk 49 alongside his Captain Wayne Madsen who ended the innings unbeaten on a magnificent 138.

Groenewald (2-40) then claimed two early wickets and, despite the defiance of Adam Voges (69), three quick wickets from Matt Higginbottom...READ MORE...

Madsen Stars For Derbyshire On Opening Day At Middlesex

Tuesday 20th August 2013 Wayne Madsen became the first man to reach 1,000 LV= County Championship runs this season on Day One against Middlesex at the County Ground.

The Derbyshire Captain compiled a superb century, his third century of the campaign, to complete the personal feat on an evenly-contested opening day. 

The 29-year-old shared useful partnerships with Ben Slater (53) - who completed his second successive Championship half-century - Richard Johnson (33) and Alex Hughes (33) - who hit his career-best first class score. READ MORE...

Falcons Seal Convincing YB40 Win Over Durham

Thursday 15th August 2013 Derbyshire Falcons produced a dominant performance in the field to seal a convincing 107-run victory at the County Ground.

Richard Johnson (58) and Captain Wayne Madsen (37) shared an impressive 103-run stand to help Derbyshire recover from 36-3 to close on 217-8.

Durham lost regular wickets thanks to the spin duo of Madsen (3-27), Wainwright (4-11) and Knight (3-36) as the visitors were dismissed for just 110 in the 29th over, sealing a comfortable victory for Karl Krikken's side. READ MORE...

Cricket Derbyshire Launches Apprenticeship Scheme

Thursday 15th August 2013 Cricket Derbyshire are launching a new Sports Leadership Apprenticeship Scheme for 16 to 18 year olds.

The scheme will offer a unique opportunity for young people who want to pursue a career in sport to become the community sport activity coaches and leaders of the future.

As well as completing an apprenticeship with Cricket Derbyshire, there will be an opportunity for successful candidates to gain additional qualifications in coaching cricket and supporting school sport. READ MORE...

Lightning Claim Victory At Old Trafford

Tuesday 13th August 2013 Despite Derbyshire Skipper Wayne Madsen and David Wainwright hitting career-best scores, a composed innings from Ashwell Prince helped guide Lancashire Lightning to victory at Old Trafford.

An excellent 80-run partnership between Madsen (78) and Wainwright (40) helped the Falcons recover from a slow start to post 190-9 from their allotted overs.

But the hosts made a rapid start in response thanks to Stephen Moore (34), before South African international Prince (80 not out) steered Lancashire to a six-wicket win in the 36th over. READ MORE...

Hughes & Borrington Knocks In Vain As Surrey Seal The Win

Monday 12th August 2013 Gary Wilson's brutal 85 helped Surrey claim a dramatic final-ball victory against Derbyshire Falcons at the Kia Oval.

Tremendous knocks from Chesney Hughes (80) and Paul Borrington - who hit a career-best List A score of 72 - helped Karl Krikken's side post a record-breaking 295-9 from their 40 overs.

But half-centuries from Zander de Bruyn (60), Arun Harinath (52) and Wilson set-up a tense final over, in which Tim Linley saw Surrey home off the final delivery to conclude a thrilling Yorkshire Bank 40 fixture. READ MORE...

Whittington Cricket, Community And Charity Festival

Monday 12th August 2013 To celebrate 60 years since Old Whittington Cricket Club was founded, there's a gala event on Brearley Park, Sunday 18th August.

The festival includes a T20 tournament but will also see the park filled with other attractions for the whole family.

The current custodians of cricket in the village, Whittington Wanderers, will be hosting the charity team from St Luke's Hospice, Crab CC. The third team in the tournament will be a special community team, Whittington Diamonds, featuring special guests. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Receives Ground Development Boost

Thursday 8th August 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has announced that ground development plans are being reviewed following confirmation of potential ECB grant funding totalling £1.7million.

Original plans were based on a grant of £1 million from the ECB which, following the vote to support change in governance, was successfully secured in June 2013.

The funding is ring-fenced for capital expenditure projects such as improved facilities for players, members, spectators and the media - and potential upgrades to wireless internet and floodlights. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Delight At First Championship Win - A Day Early!

Sunday 4th August 2013 An outstanding performance in the field, followed by a composed showing with the bat, helped Derbyshire claim their first LV= County Championship victory of the season against Sussex at Hove.

Karl Krikken's men claimed six wickets in the morning session to set up the historic victory. Tim Groenewald (5-40) bowled superbly to complete his second five-wicket haul of the campaign, and to end the match with eight wickets.

Mark Footitt (3-39) picked up three key wickets, while Cricket Derbyshire University of Derby Academy graduates Matt Higginbottom (1-24) and... READ MORE...

Madsen And Burgoyne Spark Derbyshire Fightback On Day 2

Saturday 3rd August 2013 Wayne Madsen led by example hitting a superb 97, as together with Peter Burgoyne, the pair helped kick-start the Derbyshire fightback on Day Two against Sussex at Hove.

The visitors seemed to be in trouble on 139-6, but an excellent Captain's knock from Madsen - lasting 270 balls and including 10 fours - and an unbeaten 62 from Academy graduate Burgoyne helped Karl Krikken's side recover to 274 all out.

Tim Groenewald capped off a good day by claiming the late wicket of Chris Nash, as Sussex closed on 11-1, an overall lead of 51 runs... READ MORE...

Alex Hughes Stars On First Class Derbyshire Debut

Saturday 3rd August 2013 Academy graduate Alex Hughes enjoyed a dream first-class debut claiming three wickets to help dismiss Sussex for 314 on the opening day at Hove.

Alex Hughes (3-49) produced an inspired spell of bowling in the afternoon session, securing two wickets within three balls at one stage, to restrict the Sussex batsman on Day One.

Matt Higginbottom (1-69) - who was making his first Championship appearance - picked up his maiden wicket in his opening spell, while... READ MORE...

Derbyshire's Defeat To Durham Ends T20 Qualification Hopes

Monday 29th July 2013 Derbyshire's T20 campaign ended with defeat at Chester-le-Street, despite a career best from Dan Redfern (43) and some big hitting at the start of their innings by Chesney Hughes (34), the Falcons fell short by 37 runs.

The damage was done by some big hitting from Dynamos' Gordon Muchall, who hit a best of 66 not out off just 36 balls with four fours and three sixes.

Despite some big hitting of their own at the start of their innings - and a career best 43 for Dan Redfern (left) - the Falcons couldn't quite keep up with the rate that Durham had set... READ MORE...

Derbyshire's T20 Hopes Hanging In The Balance

Saturday 27th July 2013 Derbyshire's T20 campaign is all but over, as they lost a vital encounter at the County Ground on Friday evening to Leicestershire Foxes.

Having lost the toss, Derbyshire managed to restrict the Foxes to 151-6, however Derbyshire responded with some woeful batting, being bowled out for just 72 in 14.1 overs.

This was Derbyshire's lowest ever score in T20 cricket and they now need to win by a huge margin at Durham on Sunday - and hope that others don't win - to be in with a slight chance of the last eight. READ MORE...

Falcons v Foxes Preview & News Of One Out For Derbyshire

Friday 26th July 2013
Derbyshire appear to be on the cusp of something unusual - a place in the Quarter Finals of the Friends Life T20 competition!

The top two of the three groups automatically qualify for the next stage and the best two third place sides from the three groups will also go through.

Derbyshire have only once made the last eight when they faced a Lancashire side who dominated with the bat, Mal Loye smashing 73 off just 32 balls and Andrew Symonds with 57 not out off 37 balls. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Delight In East Midland T20 Battle. Match Report

Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Derbyshire beat Nottinghamshire for the first time in nine attempts in T20 cricket at a rain affected Trent Bridge.

Wes Durston's brilliant knock of 50 not out from just 25 balls, coupled with Chesney Hughes 46 off the same amount, set Derbyshire a platform they could defend against the much fancied Outlaws.

Despite a superb innings in reply from Michael Lumb (43) from just 15 balls, Notts fell well short in the context of the match losing wickets on a... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Appoint Regional Reps

Tuesday 23rd July 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has announced the first seven Members' Regional Representatives following the recent change in the Club's governance.

The previous committee of 15 was replaced by a Supervisory Board of six following a Members' vote back in March when nine Regional Representative Positions were also inaugurated.

Each Regional Rep will serve a geographical section of the Club's Membership and, the first seven appointments are as follows... READ MORE...

Derbyshire End Chesterfield Festival Of Cricket With T20 Defeat

Sunday 21st July 2013 Derbyshire's T20 Campaign is hanging by a thread as Durham won at Queen's Park with an over to spare, thanks to Durham's Ben Stokes and Gordon Muchall, whose partnership of 77 in 8 overs tipped the balance in favour of the Dynamos.

Derbyshire had posted a competitive score of 136 after being asked to bat, but you felt it was under par on a wicket which accepted spin.

Queen's Park had seen over 1,000 runs scored on it during the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket week in the hot sun, but the cloudy conditions... READ MORE...

Yorkshire Cruise To An Innings Win Against Defiant Derbyshire

Friday 19th July 2013
As defeats go, this was a bad one as Derbyshire lost by an innings as Yorkshire cruised to the top of the table.

A defiant knock of 141 from Skipper Wayne Madsen couldn't stop the innings defeat that the Tykes deserved over the course of the three days.

Derbyshire failed to see through the morning session without being bowled out. First to go was nightwatchman Mark Turner, who despite taking the score through to 120, found a leading edge to Andrew Gale. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Staring At Defeat After Huge Yorkshire Innings

Thursday 18th July 2013 At the close of play on Day 2, Derbyshire were in a horrible position to avoid defeat at Queen's Park in this LV= County Championship Div 1 match.

The Falcons finished the day on 94-5, a massive 373 just to avoid the follow on! Yorkshire's 617-5 was the third highest ever score at Queen's Park since it first hosted championship cricket in 1897.

Alex Lees did the damage for the Tykes, resuming on 171, when Yorkshire declared around half an hour before tea, Lees was unbeaten on 275. READ MORE...

Yorkshire Dominate Derbyshire On Day One At Queen's Park

Wednesday 17th July 2013 Yorkshire totally dominated the opening day of this County Championship match at Queen's Park, Chesterfield.

Having lost the toss, Derbyshire were made to wilt in the sun on a pitch which offered hardly any assistance to the bowlers - and no gremlins for the batsman.

Alex Lees and Phil Jaques' record breaking unbroken partnership of 307, has set the Tykes a difficult target to match.

The two batsmen made no mistake with any loose deliveries... READ MORE...

Councillor Calls For Cricket To Inspire Active Lifestyles

Wednesday 17th July 2013 The four day cricket match between Derbyshire and Yorkshire at Queen's Park, Chesterfield this week, will be attended by 500 local school children.

The juniors will form a guard of honour as the players enter the field, receive a talk regarding the values and history of the game, play Kwik Cricket on the field during the interval and gain autograph opportunities with players.

Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council's Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, hopes attending the match... READ MORE...

Local Youngster Set For Fairytale Queen's Park Appearance

Tuesday 16th July 2013 Local boy Ben Slater is set to play on his home patch - as Derbyshire face Yorkshire at Chesterfield starting tomorrow (Wednesday 17th) at 11am.

The 21-year-old, who has played club cricket at Queen's Park since Kwik Cricket at the age of seven, comes into the squad alongside Peter Burgoyne after the pair both topped 150 against Northamptonshire last week.

"I am really excited about the prospect," Slater said, "Playing at your home ground and scoring a few runs is what dreams are made of." READ MORE...

Vikings Pip The Falcons Despite Morkel Heroics

Monday 15th July 2013 Despite heroics from the Falcons overseas star, Albie Morkel, Derbyshire went down to a third consecutive defeat in their Friends Life T20 campaign at a sold out Queens Park yesterday.

Morkel, who earlier had a career best 4-25, which restricted Yorkshire to a below par 142, almost blasted Derbyshire to victory.

Needing 32 from the last over, Morkel hit three fours and two sixes off Liam Plunkett. The former England man also bowled a wide, which left Morkel with a six to hit to tie the game. Plunkett though finally produced a yorker... READ MORE...

4 Lucky Winners Of Our Chesterfield Cricket Ticket Competition

Monday 15th July 2013 We now have the 4 lucky winners of our Free Pair of Tickets Competition for either Derbyshire's LV= County Championship game v Yorkshire or the Friends Life t20 game v Durham during this week's Chesterfield Festival of Cricket at Queen's Park, Chesterfield.

They are B Woodhead of Walton and S Waller of Grassmoor who both chose the t20 Durham game on Sunday 21st July and J Sockett of Chesterfield and G Biggs who both went for the 4 day game against Yorkshire starting on Wednesday 17th July.

Congratulations to those four and thank you for all your entries... READ MORE...

Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice For Derbyshire Falcons

Friday 12th July 2013 Lightning doesn't strike twice for the Falcons as they took a competitive score set by Lancashire to the last over in their Friend Life t20 game at Old Trafford this evening, however they needed 21 from that last over, losing momentum at the backend of their innings.

A defeat, despite a lovely knock of 48 from Wes Durston and 39 from an injured Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Mark Turner and Tim Groenewald taking seven wickets between them, Turner with his career best t20 figures of 4-35.

Derbyshire's only two wins in the t20 competition last season... READ MORE...

Durham Defeat Derbyshire On Final Morning

Friday 12th July 2013 Chris Rushworth sealed career-best match figures on the final morning, as Durham quickly picked up the last three Derbyshire wickets to complete a 279-run victory at Chester-le-Street.

Derbyshire began Day 4 on 181-7, still requiring 291 runs to win with a full day's play still to go. But the visitors lost their final three wickets inside three overs to hand Durham a convincing victory.

Ben Stokes (4-62) picked up two wickets in as many overs, before Rushworth claimed his fourth wicket of the inning.. READ MORE...

Loads Of Legends As Teams Named For Charity Cricket Match

Thursday 11th July 2013
Aussie Legend Glenn McGrath has named a side packed with former Australia and England internationals as Derbyshire Legend Kim Barnett leads a Cricket Derbyshire side containing a further array of club legends for Monday's 'Chesterfield Turns Pink' Charity Twenty20.

While Damian Martyn. Ian Harvey, Phil Jacques and Jason Gillespie lead the Aussie contingent alongside captain McGrath, Yorkshire and England favourite Darren Gough will also be rolling back the years for the BuyMobiles.net McGrath Foundation XI. READ MORE...

Durham Dominate On Day 3

Wednesday 10th July 2013 Derbyshire suffered another chastening day in their LV=County Championship match against Durham at Chester-Le-Street despite half-centuries for Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Tom Poynton.

Set a monumental target of 472 for victory, Wayne Madsen's men reached 181-7 by close of play.

Durham had earlier begun the second day on 208-2 with Keaton Jennings unbeaten on 65 and the Derbyshire attack had reason to be satisfied with their pre-lunch work, collecting five wickets for only 98 runs with the dismissals... READ MORE...

Borthwick Knock Puts Durham On Top On Day 2

Wednesday 10th July 2013 Chris Rushworth claimed six wickets, before Scott Borthwick compiled a career-best score with the bat to put Durham firmly in control after Day 2, yesterday at Chester-le-Street.

Derbyshire struggled on the second morning under overcast conditions, as Rushworth claimed six-wickets to rip through the visitors' line-up and hand the hosts a convincing 140-run first innings lead.

David Wainwright top-scored with 18, while Tim Groenewald added 17 and Mark Footitt chipped in with a brisk 16 to help the visitors past the... READ MORE...

'Owzat For A Great Set Of Pink Wheels!

Tuesday 9th July 2013 Chesterfield Auto Retailer, Autoworld Suzuki - has entered into the spirit of the Chesterfield Turns Pink Twenty20 - by donating a pink car!

Chesterfield will turn pink on Monday 15th July, as Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath spearheads a star-studded charity Twenty20 line-up in support of the McGrath Foundation, the Cricket Derbyshire Community Foundation and Breast Cancer Care.

And supporters, both at the ground and during the build-up, now have an opportunity to win a brand new Pink Suzuki Alto, with raffle tickets to be sold... READ MORE...

Footitt Puts Durham To The Sword On Opening Day

Tuesday 9th July 2013 Mark Footitt claimed career-best figures to dismiss Durham on the opening day of the LV= County Championship fixture at Chester-le-Street.

Footitt enjoyed an exceptional day - setting the tone with two early wickets - before claiming three victims in one over late in the day, to seal figures of 6-53 from his 19 overs.

Keaton Jennings top scored with 93 for the hosts, while keeper Phil Mustard added 52, but Footitt's heroics ensured that Derbyshire ended... READ MORE...

Win Tickets As The Chesterfield Festival Of Cricket Returns

Monday 8th July 2013
The weather is now telling us it's British Summer time - and what better way to spend a sunny day or 4, than by watching cricket in the setting of Chesterfield's Queen’s Park - a venue once described as having "the best view of any cricket ground in England" - and we have 4 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY in our great, FREE to Enter competition!

The ground will shortly host the annual Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, which this year will be sponsored by international law firm Hill Dickinson and supported by Chesterfield Borough Council. READ MORE & ENTER...

'Normal Service' Resumed For The Falcons? Match Report

Friday 5th July 2013 It was 'normal service resumed' for the Falcons tonight at a sold out County Ground, as Derbyshire lost for the eighth consecutive time in a Twenty 20 match versus their East Midlands rivals.

Derbyshire haven't beaten Nottinghamshire at the County Ground since 2005 - and they never looked likely in this game in front of the capacity crowd.

With only Wayne Madsen really causing the Notts bowling a few problems, top scoring with 36, Derbyshire never set the Outlaws anything to test their very experienced top order. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons v Nottingham Outlaws T20 Is Sold Out!

Friday 5th July 2013 Following three successive victories for Wayne Madsen's table-toppers - Derbyshire Falcons' Friends Life t20 derby, versus Nottinghamshire Outlaws on Friday 5th July, has sold out.

Due to unprecedented demand, there will be no tickets sold on the gate and only those with a valid match-day ticket, Six Pack Ticket or Membership card will gain entry to the County Ground.

Members and Six Pack Ticket holders are reminded to arrive early to guarantee their entrance. READ MORE...

Falcons v Outlaws Heading For A Sell Out This Friday

Wednesday 3rd July 2013 Sales for Friday 5th July's Friends Life t20 East Midlands derby between Derbyshire Falcons and Nottinghamshire Outlaws have already topped 4,000.

As of this afternoon (Wednesday 3rd July), less than 1,000 tickets were still available for the match (7pm start) due to the County Ground's 4,999 capacity - and supporters are advised to purchase in advance to guarantee entry.

There has been unprecedented demand following Derbyshire's recent victory over Lancashire Lightning, as the Falcons secured their third straight... READ MORE...

Falcons Make It Three Out Of Three In T20

Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Derbyshire again won a last over thriller last night, this time at the County Ground. Some great early bowling from Tim Groenewald in particular and a fantastic 87 not out from Shivnarine Chanderpaul, made it three wins out of three for the Falcons in their T20 campaign to date.

Derbyshire won the toss and elected to field, they brought Jon Clare back into the side to replace Billy Godleman. Clare missed the victory at Grace Road due to a dead leg. Lancashire named an unchanged side from their defeat to Nottinghamshire the previous night. READ MORE...

Durston Delight At Derbyshire T20 Start - Interview

Monday 1st July 2013 This has been a great start to Derbyshire's Friends Life T20 campaign. A victory at Headingley which for all intents and purposes should never have got as close as it did on Friday night, and a win at Grace Road where Derbyshire were concerned with the start that Leicestershire got in their innings.

Whilst Jonathan Clare was the star of the show on Friday night, the all-rounder missed out on Saturday afternoon with a dead leg.

It was left to Derbyshire's leading all time T20 batsman, Wes Durston, to hit a vital 83, and share a record second wicket partnership versus... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Make It A Double As They Beat The Foxes

Sunday 30th June 2013 Derbyshire made it two wins out of two with a victory at Grace Road with excellent individual performances from Wes Durston (83, 1-17), Dan Redfern (2-24) and David Wainwright (3-24).

Leicestershire were at the end of a collapse so often associated with Derbyshire at the end of the ninth over. The Foxes were 86 for the loss of only one wicket - they then lost their last nine wickets for 63 runs.

Wes Durston hit the joint fifth highest score for Derbyshire in T20 history and the highest score for Derbyshire v Leicestershire with his innings... READ MORE...

Falcon's Start T20 Campaign With Victory Over The Vikings

Friday 28th June 2013 Derbyshire's T20 Campaign got off to a winning start at Headingley tonight, although the manner of the win had all hearts racing, it was left to a Lancastrian at the home of Yorkshire cricket to hit the winning runs and start this season off with a cracker.

Derbyshire had bowled and fielded superbly well, with Albie Morkel's three over spell going for only nine runs and Mark Footitt grabbing his first three wickets in T20 cricket.

In response, Yorkshire bowled and fielded hard and, with... READ MORE...

Derbyshire's T20 Campaign Begins Tonight v Yorkshire

Friday 28th June 2013 Derbyshire's T20 campaign gets underway at Headingley, Leeds tonight, in what could be described as one of the toughest opening matches they could have.

Yorkshire Vikings, who reached the Final last season before losing narrowly to Hampshire, will have an eye on reaching at least finals day again.

The Vikings have an almost full squad to choose from, with only Steven Patterson ruled out injured. They can welcome back Jonny Bairstow who has been recalled from the England side, also Jack Brooks will make a welcome... READ MORE...

Star-Studded Fixture Announced As Chesterfield Turns Pink

Thursday 27th June 2013 Chesterfield will turn pink on Monday 15th July as Australian Test Cricket legend and Co-Founder of the McGrath Foundation, Glenn McGrath, spearheads a star-studded charity Twenty20 line-up in support of the McGrath Foundation, Cricket Derbyshire Community Foundation and UK charity Breast Cancer Care.

Players and supporters alike will don the colour pink in a charity Twenty20 fundraiser, Chesterfield Turns Pink, to increase breast awareness in young women, to support the UK Breast Cancer Care charity and to boost the McGrath Foundation's ongoing excellent work in Australia. READ MORE...

Bad Batting Session Costs Derbyshire Their First Win

Monday 24th June 2013

Derbyshire v Somerset LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 4
Derbyshire 266 all out (86.2 overs) & 94 all out (30.2 overs) (5 pts)
Somerset 216 all out (71.3 overs) & 145-6 (32 overs) (20 pts)
Somerset won by 4 wickets.

The hopes of a first championship win of the season were dashed in the most crucial of games at Derby. Derbyshire's immediate rivals to escape relegation, managed to obtain the winning points on the final day. READ MORE...

Bowlers Star For Derbyshire on Day Three

Sunday 23rd June 2013
Derbyshire v Somerset LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 3
On a day spoiled by the rain at the County Ground, Derbyshire did their best to stick their noses in front by quickly dismissing Somerset with a lead of 50 runs.

It was all thanks to Derbyshire's heroes of last season's title winning campaign. Both Tony Palladino and Tim Groenewald picked up their season best figures to obtain full bowling points for the Falcons.

Play eventually got underway at 3.45pm - under threatening skies... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Edge A Rain Affected Second Day

Saturday 22nd June 2013
Derbyshire v Somerset LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 2

Tony Palladino made a welcome return with the ball for the Derbyshire attack, with a four wicket salvo against an experienced Somerset batting line-up and finished a rain affected day with 4-61, his best bowling of the season to date.

After a mixed bag of a day yesterday performance-wise, Derbyshire would like to have made an early breakthrough, and post a thirty-four minute rain break, that's exactly what they did. READ MORE...

Neither Side Takes Advantage On Day 1 At The County Ground

Friday 21st June 2013
Derbyshire v Somerset LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 1
On a day which ebbed and flowed, both sides will claim they had a decent enough one. Richard Johnson's lengthy innings for the home side and excellent catching and tight bowling from the visitors set up a match, which probably epitomised why both clubs are struggling this season.

Somerset won the toss and asked Derbyshire to bat, which was unsurprising given the gloomy morning conditions and soon had the hosts in trouble when the out of form Billy Godleman edged to 2nd slip... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC v Somerset CCC. 4 Day Match Preview

Friday 21st June 2013 Derbyshire face their biggest match of the season to date when they host fellow championship strugglers Somerset at the County Ground today (11am start).

Both clubs occupy the bottom two positions with Derbyshire 22 points from safety and having played a game less than their opponents.

Going into the season, Derbyshire were expected to compete and as of the last two matches, have put in some performances which suggest that all hope is not lost. They certainly took the game to Surrey at the County Ground... READ MORE...

Rain Falls On The Falcons Again. Match Report

Thursday 20th June 2013 Yorkshire Bank 40, Group B. County Ground, Derby.
Derbyshire Falcons, 36-2 v Scotland Saltires. Match Abandoned Derbyshire 1 point, Scotland 1 point.

Derbyshire's home campaign in the Yorkshire Bank 40 over competition was once again interrupted by the rain. All three of the Falcons home games at the County Ground have been ruined by the wet weather. The only other game which completed a match was at Leek.

If 148 runs had been scored for the loss of three wickets after... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC v Scotland YB40 Match Preview

Thursday 20th June 2013 Derbyshire's home campaign in the Yorkshire Bank 40 competition sees them without defeat.

Two rain affected matches versus Lancashire and Surrey, and a win versus Essex at Leek currently has the Falcons in mid-table of Group B.

Defeats to Durham and Hampshire have curtailed a charge into the top three of the group, however Derbyshire do have a game in hand on the clubs directly above them. The defeat to the Royals on Tuesday evening could prove decisive as they top the group at present, having played the same amount of games... READ MORE...

A Draw At The Bridge For Derbyshire

Sunday 16th June 2013
Nottinghamshire v Derbyshire LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 4.
Michael Lumb struck a career-best 221 not out as Nottinghamshire versus Derbyshire ended in a rain-affected draw at Trent Bridge.

Much like the previous three days, the final day's play was shortened by the weather as the home side took their score from 204-3 to 436-8 in reply to Derbyshire's 391 all out, with Mark Turner taking three wickets for the visitors.

Derbyshire knew that Lumb, who was 115 not out overnight... READ MORE...

Tim Groenewald Reaches Career Milestone At Trent Bridge

Friday 14th June 2013
Nottinghamshire v Derbyshire LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 3.
Tim Groenewald claimed his 200th career first-class wicket - but an unbeaten century from Michael Lumb frustrated the Derbyshire bowlers on another rain-affected day at Trent Bridge.

Mark Turner and Mark Footitt shared a 54-run final wicket stand to help Derbyshire post 391 in their first innings - before rain washed out the entire afternoon session.

Play resumed after tea and James Taylor and Lumb shared a... READ MORE...

Match Finely Poised After A Rain-Affected Second Day

Thursday 13th June 2013
Nottinghamshire v Derbyshire LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 2.

Heavy rain washed out the final two sessions at Trent Bridge after Derbyshire lost quick wickets in the morning to leave the LV= County Championship fixture finely poised after the second day against Nottinghamshire.

Wayne Madsen and Shivnarine Chanderpaul could only add 7 and 9 runs respectively to their overnight totals as an inspired spell from Andre Adams removed both batsman early-on. READ MORE...

Madsen And Chanderpaul Defiant In The Rain

Wednesday 12th June 2013
Nottinghamshire v Derbyshire LV= County Championship Div 1 - Day 1.
A fine 145-run partnership between Wayne Madsen and Shivnarine Chanderpaul has put Derbyshire into a strong position after a rain-effected opening day against Nottinghamshire.

Madsen and Chanderpaul both completed half centuries in the afternoon session, ending the day unbeaten on 67 and 78 respectively, before rain at the start of the evening session forced an early closure to proceedings at Trent Bridge with the visitors on 245-2. READ MORE...

Record Breaking Derbyshire Stun Essex At Leek

Monday 10th June 2013
A fine all-round performance from Alex Hughes - including an unbeaten 102-run stand with Shivnarine Chanderpaul - sealed an impressive 63 run victory in this Yorkshire Bank 40 game for Derbyshire Falcons against Essex Eagles at Highfield, Leek on a sunny Sunday.

Opener Wes Durston set the tone hitting 71 from 46 balls before Chanderpaul hit an innings-high unbeaten 85 from 69 balls - including the century stand with Hughes who ended 59 not out - to help Derbyshire post their highest ever League List A score of 321. READ MORE...

Falcons And Eagles Do Battle On Leek's Big Day In The Sun

Friday 7th June 2013 The weather forecast is good - and supporters who purchase tickets in advance for Derbyshire Falcons v Essex Eagles, at Leek Cricket Club on Sunday, can still reap the benefits of discounted prices.

Karl Krikken's men, featuring West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul, are up against an explosive Essex side likely to include the likes of Owais Shah, James Foster, Hamish Rutherford, Ryan ten Doeschate and Graham Napier in the Yorkshire Bank 40 fixture which starts at 1.45pm. 

And to top it off - supporters can buy discounted tickets... READ MORE...

Caribbean T20 Ends Derbyshire's Guptill Hopes For 2013

Tuesday 4th June 2013 Martin Guptill has ended speculation linking him with Derbyshire for the 2013 Friends Life t20 competition - but he has confirmed ambitions to play for the Club again.

The in-form Kiwi ace will jet off to the Caribbean Premier League following the ICC Champions Trophy in England - and a short break back in New Zealand - as the hectic cricketing calendar rules him out of a third stint with Derbyshire in 2013.

The 26-year-old has hit the national headlines in recent days following back-to-back centuries in the One Day International series versus England... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Get The Draw After Hughes' Quick Half Century

Sunday 2nd June 2013 After a see-saw four-day game, which saw Derbyshire off to a great start, with Chanderpaul and Madsen sharing a 203 run partnership on day 1 resulting in a 1st innings of 452, Surrey amassed 553 in reply, Ricky Ponting compiling an exceptional 192 on debut - which was followed by a quick-fire half century from Chesney Hughes in Derbyshire's second innings, to ensure the home fixture against Surrey ended in a draw today.

Ponting continued his imperious batting display on the final morning, falling just eight runs short of a double century - hitting 20 fours on the way - as Surrey declared on 553-8 just after lunch, a lead of 101 runs as the visitors sniffed... READ MORE...

It's Chanderpaul v Ponting - And Today, Kids Entry Is FREE!

Friday 31st May 2013 The second day of Derbyshire's County Championship Division 1 game v Surrey - aka "Shivnarine Chanderpaul v Ricky Ponting" is forecast to be played in glorious weather after the recent rain soaked fixtures - and to top it all - for today, Kids can come and watch for FREE!

With Chanderpaul (112 not out) sharing a superb 203 run partnership with Captain Wayne Madsen (92 not out) leaving Derbyshire 232 - 2 at the end of Day 1 (when bad light stopped play), it looks like it's going to be a great chance for Derbyshire to take advantage and get that first 4 day win. So get down to the County Ground today for a great, cut-price half-term treat and don't forget the sun-cream!

Falcons' Bad Luck In The YB40 Competition Continues

Wednesday 29th May 2013 Derbyshire v Surrey, Yorkshire Bank 40 Group B, Surrey 100-1, (9 overs), Davies 50, Roy 42 not out.
Match Abandoned. Derbyshire 1 point, Surrey 1 point.

Derbyshire's bad luck at home in the Yorkshire Bank 40 over competition continued - not in losing the match in a cricketing format, but by being defeated by the English weather.

Only three overs were bowled in their opening Yorkshire Bank 40 fixture versus Lancashire, and in tonight's match, Derbyshire were probably... READ MORE...

Derbyshire v Surrey - Match Preview

Wednesday 29th May 2013 Derbyshire return to the County Ground this afternoon after a weekend trip to the North which saw the Falcons return with a win versus the Scotland Saltires, and a rain affected defeat to the Durham Dynamos on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Falcons only Yorkshire Bank 40 over home game, versus Lancashire Lightning, ended after only three overs, as the rain intervened play with Derbyshire on twelve without loss. Tonight's weather forecast does not bode well for completion of the match, so the much maligned Duckworth-Lewis method may be called into action. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Fire Service And Ticket Offer At Falcons v Surrey

Tuesday 28th May 2013

Derbyshire Falcons face Surrey in a Yorkshire Bank 40 fixture on Wednesday - and the Club has launched a special price half term ticket to maximise value for families - along with the attendance of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue service after launch of groundbreaking Community Partnership.

Karl Krikken's young Derbyshire outfit face a Surrey side likely to feature England internationals Steven Davies, Vikram Solanki, Gareth Batty, Jon Lewis, Chris Tremlett and Jade Dernbach at the County Ground... READ MORE...

Rain Ends Falcon's Hopes At Durham

Tuesday 28th May 2013 Despite a fluent innings from Paul Borrington, rain ended any chances of Derbyshire reaching their revised target at the Durham Emirates ICG - as Durham claimed a 43-run Duckworth Lewis victory.

Mark Footitt - who claimed career-best figures of 5-28 on Sunday against Scotland - picked up three wickets to restrict the hosts, but an excellent 79 from Paul Collingwood guided Durham to 273-6 from their 40 overs.

Derbyshire made a solid start in reply but lost regular wickets, with Borrington top scoring with a career-best 32, before persistent rain forced an... READ MORE...

Footitt Puts Scotland To The Sword

Monday 27th May 2013
A career-best bowling performance from Mark Footitt blew the Scots away as Derbyshire captured victory in Edinburgh.

The left-arm paceman's 5 for 28 was the best bowling figures by a Derbyshire bowler against Scotland and it reduced the home side to 182-9 from their 40 overs.

Impressive half-centuries from Chesney Hughes and Shivnarine Chanderpaul powered Karl Krikken's men towards the modest victory target, which they reached with 2.2 overs to spare. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Announce Trio Of Charity Partners For 2013

Friday 24th May 2013
Cricket Derbyshire has announced its Official Charity Partners for 2013 - Sight Support Derbyshire, Derbyshire Community Foundation and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.

Cricket Derbyshire is committed to supporting their selected Charity Partners throughout the current season, including match-day experiences at Yorkshire Bank 40 and Friends Life t20 matches at the County Ground.

Following applications from a large number of charities and... READ MORE...

Sussex Claim Victory On Final Morning At County Ground

Monday 20th May 2013 Sussex sealed a nine-wicket victory against Derbyshire on the final morning of their LV= County Championship Division One fixture at the County Ground.

Steve Magoffin claimed two wickets on Day 4 to take his tally to four for the innings, as the hosts were dismissed for 219, leaving Sussex chasing just 42 runs for victory. Tim Groenewald claimed the early wicket of Chris Nash, but Michael Yardy (18*) and Luke Wells (23*) saw the visitors to their victory target before lunch.

Speaking after the game, Head Coach Karl Krikken said... READ MORE...

Stubbings To Coach Second XI

Tuesday 14th May 2013 Former Derbyshire batsman Stephen Stubbings has been added to the coaching team which will see Andrew Harris re-deployed as specialist Bowling Coach.

Stubbings will be in charge of the Second XI with immediate effect and oversaw his new charges yesterday with defeat to Worcestershire in the Second XI Trophy game.

The 35 year old scored 7,557 first class runs in 139 matches for Derbyshire in his 13 seasons as player from 1997 to 2009. READ MORE...

Autoworld Batting Clever With 2013 Cricket News Sponsorship

Friday 26th April 2013 The Chesterfield Post are pleased to announce that Autoworld Chesterfield are the new sponsors for our expanded coverage this season of newly promoted Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

Having won the LV= County Championship Division 2 title last season, Derbyshire CCC have lots to look forward to in Division One this year - along with the Falcons' one day games in the Friends Life T20 and Yorkshire Bank 40 - after a busy Winter recruiting, developing and touring.

Judith Barcroft, Marketing and Communications Manager READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Extends Partnership With University Of Derby

Saturday 13th April 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club and The University of Derby have stepped up their established partnership ahead of the 2013 season.

The University, who sponsored the Club's Friends Life t20 shirts in 2012, will sponsor the front of the white LV= County Championship shirt as Derbyshire tackle the top tier of English cricket for the first time since the year 2000.

The University of Derby, home to 21,000 students, has also become title sponsors of the Cricket Derbyshire Academy which is responsible for producing the first-class cricketers of the future. READ MORE...

Spireite Slater Hopes To Shine For Derbyshire

Wednesday 10th April 2013 There have been some fine cricketers to come from Chesterfield, some of whom went on to win international honours and some to never play for the county of their birth. Jonathan Batty, the former wicket-keeper for Surrey and Gloucestershire, who has recently retired, was born in Chesterfield, but never made a first class county appearance for Derbyshire.

The same cannot be said for Ian Blackwell, who also announced his retirement at the start of the year, he started his career with the county before enjoying spells with Somerset, Durham and a loan spell with Warwickshire, also winning a test cap for England. READ MORE...

Derbyshire All Rounder Completes England Qualification

Tuesday 9th April 2013 Following on from yesterday's news that Chesney Hughes has signed a new contract with Derbyshire CCC, the club announced today that he has completed his residency and now plays for Derbyshire as an England Qualified cricketer.

Today's news completes a double pre-season boost for the 22-year-old after signing his new two-and-a-half year contract committing him to the Club until September 2015.

Hughes, born in Anguilla, made his List A debut for Derbyshire in 2009. He has since gone on to make 100 first team appearances... READ MORE...

Chesney Hughes Signs New Deal At Derbyshire CCC

Monday 8th April 2013 Chesney Hughes has signed a new two-a-half-year contract committing the all-rounder to the Club until September 2015.

The left-handed batsman has scored over 1,500 runs in 27 first-class matches since joining the Club in 2009, compiling four centuries since completing first three-figure score in 2010 against Gloucestershire at the age of 19.

Hughes has been a mainstay of the Falcons' one-day side since making his debut against Warwickshire the previous year, demonstrating the ability to change matches with either bat or ball in both limited-overs formats. READ MORE...

Members Rubber-Stamp Governance Change

Friday 5th April 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club is welcoming a new era of corporate governance after crucial proposals for reform gained 96% of the Members' Vote.

Following a month of voting, the result of the ballot on comprehensive changes including a skilled Supervisory Board of six was announced at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Wednesday 27th March 2013.

The proposal, which required a 66% majority, received 614 votes in favour with just 26 against. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Appoint New President

Thursday 4th April 2013 Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire since May 14th 2009, Willie Tucker, has been appointed President of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

The former Midlands Cooperative Society Chief Executive was appointed at the Club's AGM on Wednesday, March 27th and will serve a one year term until March 2014.

Willie Tucker was born in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, in 1945, but has lived in Derbyshire for around 40 years... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC To Make Leek Return

Monday 4th March 2013 The Derbyshire versus Essex Yorkshire Bank 40 fixture on Sunday 9th June has been switched from the County Ground, Derby, to Highfield, Leek.

The match comes three years on from a thrilling contest between the same two counties at Highfield in 2010 when 547 runs were scored and Essex won by five wickets.

A Friends Life t20 fixture between Derbyshire and Warwickshire followed in 2011 when a bumper crowd witnessed the home side emerge victorious. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Announces Another Profit

Monday 25th February 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has recorded a profit of £23,310 for 2012; the club's sixth surplus in seven years.

The latest profit comes despite an unprecedented wet summer which saw key fixtures such as the Friends Life t20 contest against Nottinghamshire Outlaws decimated by rain.

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment in the Club's 142-year history, as Members vote on a new model of governance; an integral strand of the recently announced six point strategy for the sustainability..." READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Confirms Pre-Season Schedule

Thursday 14th February 2013 Derbyshire CCC's pre-season tour of Barbados will be followed by further friendly matches versus Somerset and Nottinghamshire prior to the start of the 2013 campaign.

After opening their Barbados tour programme with a two day fixture versus Northamptonshire starting Wednesday 13th March, Derbyshire will contest the T20 Barbados Cup during the weekend that follows, having been paired with Warwickshire Bears in the opening round of fixtures.

The Caribbean action concludes with a two day fixture... READ MORE...

Cricket Derbyshire Unveils New Duo

Tuesday 12th February 2013 Derbyshire have captured the headlines with their on-field recruitment in recent weeks; but the recently recruited off-field duo of Ryan Duckett and Andrew Bowley could prove equally important.

The pair will help Derbyshire make unprecedented strides in the level of engagement with local communities across the county according to Chief Executive Simon Storey and Head of Development Howard Dytham.

Following the recent alignment of Derbyshire CCC and the Derbyshire Cricket Board under the umbrella of Cricket Derbyshire... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Contingent Arrives In Sri Lanka

Friday 8th February 2013 Captain Wayne Madsen is leading a seven-strong party to Sri Lanka as Derbyshire's preparations for the 2013 campaign continue.

Madsen is joined by Tom Poynton, Richard Johnson, Dan Redfern, Tony Palladino, Mark Turner and Tom Knight as the group hone their skills, focussing on spin bowling and the turning ball, in testing sub-continental conditions.

The ten day trip comes after six Derbyshire players enjoyed a successful trip to India in January of last year. India was set to be the venue once again in 2013; however Colombo later became the preferred destination. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Strategy 2013 - 2019

Wednesday 6th February 2013 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has released it's strategic six-point plan with the aim of inspiring ambition and purpose by promoting cricket in Derbyshire.

Highlights of the ambitious plans include a potential £2.5million development of the County Ground and the formation of a Management Board encompassing the requisite skills to take the Club forward.

Chief Executive Simon Storey said: "The aim of this six-point strategy is to deliver cricketing success supported by long-term..." READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Launch 2013 Academy

Tuesday 22nd January 2013 Cricket Derbyshire has announced its Academy intake for 2013 and a groundbreaking Academy partnership with the University of Derby.

The intake includes 12 Academy Members plus Ben Cotton who, having graduated from the programme last year, will captain the side as well as being a key member of the Second XI programme.

Six new players are included as Derbyshire continue to place emphasis on establishing talented home-grown cricketers... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Sign Chanderpaul

Friday 11th January 2013 The current number two Test batsman in the world, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, has signed for Derbyshire.

The West Indies left-hander has penned a two-year contract with the Club, retaining first option for a third season. He is expected to be available for all three domestic competitions throughout the 2013 campaign.

Chanderpaul has played 146 Tests for his country, scoring over 10,500 runs at an average of 51.67 with 27 centuries. He sits ninth in the list of all-time leading Test run-scorers and currently occupies second position... READ MORE...

Rallying Call As Derbyshire CCC Launch 2013 Membership

Friday 23rd November 2012 Derbyshire will play First Division cricket next summer following their recent promotion as champions - but the price of Membership remains unchanged.

Supporters purchasing their membership by the end of January will benefit from an across the board price freeze with increases of up to £15 only taking effect on 1st February.

Discounts remain in place for students, senior citizens and those living more than 20 miles from the County Ground. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Set For Barbados Pre-Season

Friday 9th November 2012 Derbyshire are set for a return to Barbados as Karl Krikken's men follow the same pre-season formula that worked so affectively ahead of the recent title-winning campaign.

The squad will make for the Caribbean on Monday, 11th March to return on Saturday, 23rd March after an intense period of warm weather preparation for the new season. The trip marks the fourth consecutive year that Derbyshire have toured Barbados following successful tours in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

A combination of English and local opposition are set to take part... READ MORE...

Six Youngsters Commit To Derbyshire

Monday 29th October 2012 Six of Derbyshire's brightest prospects have agreed new deals with the county.

England Under-19s all-rounder Peter Burgoyne has signed a new three year contract, whilst fellow all-round prospect Alex Hughes will transfer from a summer contract to a three year full time professional contract from 1st October next year following the completion of his studies.

Burgoyne, 18, has eight career List A and four Twenty20 matches to his credit and hit a maiden unbeaten century for the 2nd XI... READ MORE...

Captain Madsen Commits To Derbyshire

Thursday 18th October 2012 Derbyshire's title-winning captain Wayne Madsen has signed a new three year contract.

The 28-year-old batsman becomes the latest player to commit his future to the club, securing a new deal to remain at the County Ground until the end of the 2015 season.

In his first season as captain in 2012, Madsen led a young Derbyshire side to the LV= County Championship Division Two title; their first trophy since 1993. The skipper was the club's leading run-scorer... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Get Godleman

Thursday 11th October 2012 Derbyshire CCC have completed the signing of Batsman Billy Godleman on a two-year contract.

The 23-year-old left-handed batsman has already gained notable experience at the top of the order having played 69 first-class matches and 41 limited-overs fixtures, passing 50 on 26 occasions in all first team cricket with five centuries.

Godleman spent his formative years at Middlesex where he became the second youngest first-class cricketer for the county behind team mate Steven Finn back in 2005 and scored his maiden century... READ MORE...

New Deal For Ever Present Derbyshire Batsman Redfern

Wednesday 10th October 2012 Head Coach Karl Krikken says Dan Redfern can build on an impressive campaign after the 22-year-old became the latest home grown cricketer to sign a new three year contract.

The Academy graduate left-hander enjoyed his best season to date in 2012, notching the first two centuries of his career and averaging 37.71 in an ever-present campaign.

A consistent scorer of half-centuries since making his first-class debut at the age of 17 in 2007, Redfern ended the long wait for a ton in the opening match of the season as Derbyshire set the tone for a successful summer with victory... READ MORE...

Derbyshire's New Look A Cross Between Tradition & Ambition

Tuesday 9th October 2012 Derbyshire's new interpretation of the traditional rose and crown crest has been revealed; a combination of embracing the Club's rich heritage dating back to 1870 - and looking forward to the future.

The new logo, designed along with the 'Proud to be Derbyshire' branding in partnership with Derby-based marketing agency Origination, features each of the Club's original colours: light blue, chocolate brown and amber, together with the now traditional dark blue cricketing colour.

The embracing of the traditional colours... READ MORE...

Proud Poynton Commits To Derbyshire CCC

Friday 5th October 2012 Home grown Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom Poynton has signed a new three year contract.

The 22-year-old featured in all but two matches during the recent LV= County Championship Division Two title success, registering two fifties and a maiden first-class century in his inaugural full season of first team cricket, as well as completing 43 dismissals behind the stumps.

Poynton's 393 four day runs came at an impressive lower-middle order average of 30.23. His 106 versus Northamptonshire... READ MORE...

Durston To Help Guide Youthful Derbyshire CCC

Wednesday 3rd October 2012 Wes Durston hopes Derbyshire's young squad will benefit from his experience after signing a new three year contract.

The 31-year-old becomes the fourth player in a week to pledge his future to the Club in the wake of securing the LV= County Championship Second Division title after Ross Whiteley, Tony Palladino and Jonathan Clare also penned three year deals as well as new signing Richard Johnson arriving at the County Ground.

Durston is the most seasoned player on the staff at Derbyshire having made his debut for Somerset in 2002. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Share Trophy With Young Sports Leaders

Tuesday 2nd October 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club today shared the LV= County Championship Division Two trophy with 16 youngsters as the County Ground hosted the inaugural Common Goal Sports Leaders Conference.

The Comic Relief funded community project welcomed students (aged 13-17) from a combination of Derby Moor and Chesterfield Springmoor Community Colleges, all of whom have a possible future in sports leadership.

As well as fulfilling its objective of using sport to unify youngsters, Derbyshire swimmer Ross Davenport was on hand... READ MORE...

Newly Contracted Clare Targets Special Derbyshire Future

Tuesday 2nd October 2012 Jonathan Clare believes Derbyshire can achieve something special in the coming years after becoming the latest player to sign a new three year contract.

The Club has moved swiftly to build for the future following the recent LV= County Championship Division Two triumph, with Clare following the example of Ross Whiteley and Tony Palladino in signing during the past week.

Affiliated with Derbyshire since leaving Lancashire in 2005, Clare went on to join the professional staff shortly after achieving a five wicket haul... READ MORE...

Two New Contracts And A New Signing For Derbyshire CCC

Monday 1st October 2012 Two new 3 year contracts and a new signing as Derbyshire CCC's Winter recruitment to strengthen the squad begins.

Paceman Tony Palladino and All Rounder Ross Whiteley have become the latest promotion winners to commit their long term futures to Derbyshire by each signing three year contracts, along with new signing Richard Johnson, the 24 year old wicket keeper who has signed from Warwickshire, also on a 3 year contract.

Palladino was a star performer with the ball during the Club's title-winning summer, taking 56 first-class wickets as Derbyshire garnered more... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Cricketers Share Their Pride At The Proact

Sunday 30th September 2012 Cricketers from Derbyshire County Cricket Club received a rousing reception from Chesterfield Football fans as they paraded their Championship trophy around the PROACT stadium during half time against the game against Torquay.

Four players - Paul Borrington, Peter Burgoyne, Antonio Palladino and David Wainwright, along with Chief Executive, Simon Storey - attended the match after their team's successful season ended with what was termed the 'biggest match of the decade' as they faced Hampshire in the promotion and title decider for the LV County Championship. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC To Parade Trophy At Chesterfield FC

Friday 28th September 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club have accepted an invitation to attend Chesterfield FC's game against Torquay United this weekend.

The invitation was issued after Derbyshire won the Division Two title and a party of players and officials will visit the Proact Stadium on Saturday to parade the trophy at half-time in the match.

"We're looking forward to seeing the players and officials from Derbyshire," said Chesterfield Chief Executive Chris Turner, "Their title win comes just six months after we won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley..." READ MORE...

England Sixes Selection For Derbyshire CCC All-Rounder

Tuesday 18th September 2012
Derbyshire's Ross Whiteley has been called-up to represent England in the upcoming Hong Kong sixes tournament.

Selection caps a fantastic week for the 24-year-old after helping secure the LV= County Championship Second Division for his county.

The Academy graduate all-rounder has been included in England's seven man squad for the competition at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Honk Kong on 27th and 28th October. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Launch Special 'Promotion Push' Tickets

Monday 10th September 2012 The price of entry has been reduced to £5 - and each ticket permits 2 for 1 entry - as Derbyshire embark on their promotion decider versus Hampshire this week.

Entry for under 16s is free throughout and each ticket, including those purchased on the gate, can be used for entry to all four days as Karl Krikken's table-toppers aim for victory to almost certainly guarantee promotion. Members can also bring a guest to each day of the game for free.

The club has made this unprecedented move... READ MORE...

2 For 1 Offer For Derbyshire CCC v Hampshire Title Decider

Friday 7th September 2012 The 2 for 1 offer on entry brought Derbyshire's biggest four day crowd of the season versus Essex recently; now it will be repeated as the race for promotion reaches its climax versus Hampshire next week.

Karl Krikken's men will bring down the curtain on their first-class season with a clash against their promotion rivals starting at 10.30am next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 11th to the 14th of September.

All ticket buyers, members and those who pay on the day, will be permitted to bring a guest for free on all four days of the match. U16s entry is free. READ MORE...

Two Year Deal For Derbyshire Speedster

Thursday 30th August 2012 Fast bowler Mark Turner has signed a two-year contract with Derbyshire which commits him to the Club until the conclusion of the 2014 season.

The 27-year-old - who is currently in action in the crucial LV= County Championship match versus Essex at the County Ground - signed for Derbyshire from Somerset in 2011 following a three year spell at Taunton.

He has claimed 30 wickets in all competitions this season, topping the Falcons' wicket-takers chart in the Clydesdale Bank 40 competition... READ MORE...

Batsman Leaves Derbyshire CCC

Thursday 30th August 2012
Matt Lineker has exited Derbyshire after the Club elected not to renew his contract which expires at the end of the season.

Leaving the County Ground with immediate effect allows the 27-year-old more time to explore options for his future career.

A stalwart of local Premier League cricket with Ockbrook & Borrowash, Lineker joined Derbyshire on a Summer contract ahead of the 2011 season and won the Second XI Player of the Year award in his debut campaign. READ MORE...

Krikken Promises 5 Days Of Gripping Bank Holiday Cricket

Friday 24th August 2012 Juniors go free and adults 2 for 1 as Derbyshire CCCaim to boost local support in pivotal week for the team.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is preparing for a Bank Holiday Clydesdale Bank 40 finale and a potentially decisive LV=County Championship encounter in the race for promotion - all in the space of five consecutive days starting on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks are the visitors on Monday (1.45pm start), followed by a pivotal four day encounter versus Essex starting on Tuesday... READ MORE...

Four Year Contract For Wainwright

Thursday 9th August 2012 Left-arm spinner David Wainwright has been handed a four year contract as reward for his outstanding performances this season.

The Yorkshire-born bowler has been a revelation for Derbyshire since he travelled south from Headingley Carnegie last autumn in the search for greater first team opportunities.

Wainwright made an immediate impact on his Derbyshire first-class debut when he helped the side to a memorable victory against Northamptonshire back in April. With the game finely poised going into day four, Wainwright took control... READ MORE...

South Africa's Test Side To Visit Derbyshire CCC

Monday 6th August 2012 The South African Test team - currently in action versus England at Headingley Carnegie - are soon to do battle with Derbyshire at the County Ground; and all under 16's can attend for free.

The Proteas are Derby bound for a two day fixture starting on Friday 10th August (11am) as they prepare for the third and final Investec Test Match at Lord's.

A batting line-up containing the likes of Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis - plus the 90 miles-per-hour firepower of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel - will pose a significant challenge for Derbyshire with both bat and ball. READ MORE...

Johnson Joins Derbyshire CCC's Promotion Challenge

Saturday 4th August 2012 Warwickshire wicketkeeper Richard Johnson has signed for Derbyshire on loan for the rest of the season.

The 23-year-old gloveman enjoyed a short recent spell at the County Ground as cover for the injured Tom Poynton. And despite being recalled by his parent county following an injury to Tim Ambrose last week, Johnson has since been granted permission to return to Derbyshire for the remainder of the campaign.

After starring with a match-winning 79 in the final appearance of his previous loan spell versus Yorkshire Carnegie... READ MORE...

Krikken Issues Rallying Call To Derbyshire Cricket Fans

Wednesday 1st August 2012 Derbyshire Head Coach Karl Krikken is calling on supporters to back Derbyshire's bid for LV= County Championship promotion after the launch of a specially priced August/September Season Ticket.

The newly released ticket provides the most cost effective way for supporters to enjoy the final 16 days of home cricket, including the two day match versus South Africa in August and what promises to be an exciting run-in to the climax of the domestic season.

Krikken's men lead the LV= County Championship 2nd Division... READ MORE...

Khawaja Relishing Test Against Fellow Countrymen

Friday 27th July 2012 Derbyshire's Usman Khawaja in anticipating fierce opposition from his compatriots as Australia A visit the County Ground for a three day fixture starting today at 11am.

While the Australians - who could select up to nine full internationals - are aiming to stake a claim ahead of an Ashes summer in 2013, table-topping Derbyshire are looking for crucial preparation as the business end of the LV= County Championship season approaches.

"They are a very good team," said Khawaja... READ MORE...

Cricket - Queen's Park - Sunday - Bring The Sun Cream!!!

Saturday 21st July 2012 The latest weather forecast suggests the English summer will finally begin this weekend - and it's just in time for the showpiece Sunday of Derbyshire's Chesterfield Festival of Cricket.

With sunshine and 23 degree temperatures forecast, Queen's Park is the place to be for an afternoon in the sunshine as Derbyshire Falcons play Yorkshire Carnegie in the Clydesdale Bank 40 competition with a 1.45pm start.

Chief Executive Simon Storey is delighted to finally be expecting pleasant weather following a soggy early summer... READ MORE...

Play Has Been Abandoned For Today At Queen's Park

Thursday 19th July 2012 Play has been abandoned for today at Queen's Park for the Derbyshire CCC v Yorkshire, County Championship Division 2, four day match - part of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket this week.

Yesterday's Day One closed with Yorkshire 219 all out and Derbyshire on 135-7.

We will bring more news as we get it with regard to the match resuming.

Garry Park Leaves Derbyshire CCC

Wednesday 18th July 2012 Derbyshire all-rounder Garry Park has left the Club by mutual consent in order to allow him to maximise future options.

The decision comes after Derbyshire revealed to Park that he would not be offered a new contract at the end of the current campaign.

Park made 1,000 First-Class runs in his first season at the County Ground, averaging 42.38, going onto represent Derbyshire 29 times. The former Durham man also played an important role in the Falcons' limited overs setup during the last 3-1/2 seasons, playing 35 List A games and scoring 547 runs at 23.78. READ MORE...

Top Two At The Park Today - Derbyshire v Yorkshire Preview

Wednesday 18th July 2012 Chesterfield's Queen's Park is the host for what has been billed as Derbyshire's biggest game in four day cricket for decades.

The host's have a 25 point lead at the top of the County Championship Divison 2, however the visitors are hot on their trail, despite missing out on closing that gap.

Yorkshire's game at Hampshire was interrupted by the weather, despite a huge unbeaten 222 from Joe Root. Yorkshire, were only able to reduce Derbyshire's lead at the top by 7 points and missed out on their game in hand. Derbyshire skipper Wayne Madsen was looking forward to the game... READ MORE...

Classy Khawaja Delights Chesterfield Festival

Sunday 15th July 2012 Derbyshire v Unicorns, CB40, Queens Park, Chesterfield. Derbyshire 235/7 beat Unicorns 200/10 by 35 runs.

Usman Khawaja's first century for Derbyshire in limited overs cricket gave the Falcons their first victory in this competition since the last time they played the Unicorns in May. Derbyshire, with no chance of getting through to the quarter-finals were looking to obtain the winning habit again as they face a top of the table clash with Yorkshire on Wednesday.

Mark Turner registered back to back four wicket hauls... READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC v Unicorns At Queen's Park - Match Preview

Saturday 14th July 2012 Derbyshire return to Chesterfield for the Queen's Park festival which will compromise of three games, two Pro 40 matches verses the Unicorns and Yorkshire and the Tykes will play in a thrilling Division Two encounter in-between.

The first of the matches though is against the Unicorns, who are a mixture of released from contract players and up and coming university men. Wes Durston, who had been released from Somerset found solice with the Unicorns, he impressed that much, was given a contract with Derbyshire and rewarded his former side, by smashing a hundred against them earlier in the season. READ MORE...

Krikken Searches For Winning Habit At Chesterfield Festival

Thursday 12th July 2012 The headline show of five days versus Yorkshire may be still to come - but Derbyshire Head Coach Karl Krikken is anticipating an entertaining Chesterfield Festival opener versus the Unicorns this Sunday at 1.45pm.

Krikken believes Chesterfield's Queen's Park is the perfect setting for limited-overs cricket and he's determined to start the festival with a bang. "We're all looking forward to an exciting week of cricket and it's the Unicorns first up," he said. "They will be our immediate focus; they've surprised counties in the past and we're determined it won't happen to us on Sunday." READ MORE...

World Cup Boost For Derbyshire Falcons Youngster

Tuesday 10th July 2012 Derbyshire Academy graduate Tom Knight has secured a place in England's 15-man squad for the ICC U19 World Cup in Australia.

England will begin with a game against hosts Australia in Townsville on 11th August before playing Ireland and Nepal in the other group stage matches.

If England progress in the competition, they could then go on to face one of twelve other countries in the latter stages competing in the U19 World Cup.

The squad was selected by... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons v Nottingham Outlaws T20 Match Cancelled

Friday 6th July 2012 The Derbyshire Falcons v Nottinghamshire Outlaws Friends Life t20 match this evening has been cancelled due to a waterlogged County Ground.

ECB umpire David Millns carried out an early inspection and judged that the outfield had taken too much water for any realistic prospect of play this evening.

The Club has elected to go above and beyond the standard raincheck policy by offering each ticket holder for tonight's match entry for two people at any home fixture during the remainder of the season. READ MORE...

Durston Aiming To Topple Rivals For The Fans

Wednesday 4th July 2012 Derbyshire all-rounder Wes Durston says the Falcons are in determined mood ahead of Friday's Friends Life t20 local derby versus Nottinghamshire at the County Ground, Derby (7pm start).

Durston, whose all-round heroics in the victory over Lancashire on Sunday propelled him to the top of the FTI Most Valuable Player Rankings for the whole of county cricket, says only a win will do.

He said: "Playing against Nottinghamshire is always a big occasion, but it's taken a whole new importance since I joined Derbyshire." READ MORE...

Durham Dynamos Defeat Derbyshire - Match Report

Thursday 21st June 2012 Derbyshire lost back to back home matches in the T20 competition for the first time this season.

Both sides were neck and neck going into the final overs, but some power hitting from South African duo Johann Myburgh and Herschelle Gibbs put Durham into pole position.

Four years ago, low sunlight kept both sides off the field of play at the County Ground, there are no dangers of that happening at this ground these days, with the square being completely turned around. READ MORE...

T20 Preview - Derbyshire Falcons v Durham Dynamos

Wednesday 20th June 2012 The Falcons are in front of the Nations cameras yet again as they look to bounce back from Monday evening's defeat to Yorkshire Carnegie.

The match is being shown on SKY Sports after Surrey postponed their match with Hampshire following the death of their batsman Tom Maynard.

Derbyshire, who in parts matched Yorkshire, will look to defeat a Durham side, who have had a mixed start to the T20 campaign. The Dynamos have defeated Yorkshire, but lost to Nottinghamshire in their two games to date. READ MORE...

Ballance Returns To Prey On Falcons

Tuesday 19th June 2012 Derbyshire kept up their miserable run of never having beaten Yorkshire in a T20 competition on home ground in ten years this format of the game.

Despite being 43 without loss in reply after six overs, Derbyshire succumbed to 109 all out, when poor execution of shots and some fine bowling from their opponents, made sure that Yorkshire kept up their impressive run when crossing the county border.

Yorkshire won the toss and opted to bat first on a sunny evening... READ MORE...

T20 Preview - Derbyshire Falcons v Yorkshire Carnegie

Monday 18th June 2012 The Falcons are in front of the cameras tonight at home to Yorkshire Carnegie in the T20 competition.

Yorkshire have already beaten the Falcons in a CB40 match last month, Mitchell Starc starred with the ball that day, and the Australian will be keen to impress again after picking up an excellent 3-26 in a win against Leicestershire.

Derbyshire, after a washed out match versus Nottinghamshire on Friday and a Duckworth/Lewis affected game on Thursday, sit in 2nd place in the North Group with 3 points. The weather is set fair for Derby tonight, so play will most likely be un-interuppted this time. READ MORE...

Madsen Thrilled With Wet Win

Friday 15th June 2012 Wayne Madsen was rightly delighted with his sides performance in their first T20 win of the year, and their first win at home for over a year, plus their first victory over Lancashire at the County Ground for six years.

"We performed well, we bowled disciplined areas and in the field, I'm very happy with the performance. The ground fielding was excellent and especially under the wet conditions."

Madsen's side have hit the ground running... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Delight In The Rain - T20 Match Report

Friday 15th June 2012 Derbyshire Falcons defeated the Lancashire Lightning via the Duckworth/Lewis method at a damp County Ground with Wes Durston winning the Man of the Match accolade.

This was Derbyshire's first win over the Lightning for six years at the Derby venue - and their first T20 win in six home games.

Derbyshire won the toss and chose to field with rain heading towards the East Midlands. Australian test batsman Usman Khawaja made his second Derbyshire debut and his first T20 appearance... READ MORE...

T20 Preview - Derbyshire Falcons v Lancashire Lightning

Thursday 14th June 2012 Derbyshire's T20 campaign starts tonight at the County Ground, Derby against last years' semi-finalists, Lancashire Lightning.

Last season saw a thrilling tie when Lancashire required three runs off the final ball to chase down Derbyshire's record home score of 190, skipper Glen Chapple could only hit two and the match was tied.

The Falcons come into the tournament this time with two recognised international players in Pakistan bowler Rana Naved, and Australian batsman Usman Khawaja, who also had a spell with the Falcons at the start of last season, but left prior to the start of the T20 matches. READ MORE...

ECB Rewards DCCC With New Zealand Test Warm Up In 2013

Wednesday 13th June 2012 Martin Guptill may have already made his farewell County Ground appearance but, less than a year later, he is likely to return to the County Ground, this time to open the batting against Derbyshire for New Zealand.

Derbyshire will host the touring Black Caps for a three day fixture on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May, 2013.

It is the Club's third tourist fixture in four years versus top international opposition and the ECB's decision to award such a high profile fixture... READ MORE...

County Ground Set For Bank Holiday Farewell To Guptill

Wednesday 30th May 2012 Derbyshire have raced clear at the top of the LV= County Championship Second Division and this coming Bank Holiday sees the Falcons aim to fly high in Clydesdale Bank 40 one-day cricket versus Warwickshire Bears.

Play commences at 1.45pm and this is the last opportunity for Derbyshire fans to see Martin Guptill in action at home prior to his departure for international commitments with New Zealand.

Head Coach Karl Krikken has heaped praise... READ MORE...

Needham Calls Time On Professional Career

Tuesday 29th May 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has accepted an approach from Jake Needham to be released from his playing contract. He has, however, taken-on a new role within the Club.

The 25-year-old all-rounder has joined the Media and Marketing department on a part time basis, ending his eight-season stint on the playing staff which began with a debut in 2005.

Needham became the first graduate of the Club's Academy to sign a professional contract in 2006, going on to make 19 first-class appearances... READ MORE...

Kids Flock To The Falcons

Friday 25th May 2012 Junior Membership of Derbyshire County Cricket Club has topped 1,000.

To celebrate, junior members - who can attend all Derbyshire home cricket throughout the season for FREE - can bring their parents, relatives, neighbours and any other guests to the Clydesdale Bank 40 match versus Warwickshire Bears on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June, also for FREE.

It's taken just two years to reach the remarkable landmark - and the Club will continue to recruit throughout the summer with more joining every day. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Committee Endorses Chairman's Vision

Tuesday 22nd May 2012 The Derbyshire County Cricket Club General Committee has declared unanimous support for the Chairman's recent personal statement and ambitions for the club's future.

Chris Grant penned his statement last week outlining his vision for the Club which is designed to ensure a sustainable future for Derbyshire. Competing for silverware and producing England players are at the top of his forward-thinking agenda.

Simon Storey, the new Chief Executive, also presented the Committee with his own preliminary thoughts concerning the future... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Friday 18th May 2012 The only game possible last week was at Holmesfield, all the others were rained off.

Chesterfield Barbarians batted first and in their allotted overs reached a total of 123-7, with M Winson 34 not out, D Hopkinson 27 and T Peach 17 being their top scorers. For Holmesfield, Oliver Rossington with 2 wickets for 4 runs, B Davies 1-6 and Nick Crapper 1-19, were pick of the bowlers. In reply, Holmesfield reached their target for the loss of 4 wickets ending on 126-4 with Nick Crapper 37 not out and Neil Pearson 29, being their top scorers. Best bowling figures for Chesterfield Barbarians were Nick Fletcher 2-22 and C Fidler 1-14. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Cap Quartet

Monday 7th May 2012 With Derbyshire flying high at the start of the 2012 season, the Club has awarded four integral players their County Caps.

Jonathan Clare, Wes Durston, Tony Palladino and Martin Guptill received their caps prior to the commencement of Day 3 between Derbyshire and Gloucestershire at The County Ground; the result of which could see Derbyshire return to the summit of the LV= County Championship Second Division.

Coach Karl Krikken said: "We award caps to players who have established a permanent position in the first team over a period of time..." READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Appoint New Chief Executive

Tuesday 24th April 2012 Late in 2011, Keith Loring indicated his desire to stand down from the day-to-day responsibilities of the Chief Executive's role - whilst wishing to maintain a close involvement with the club.

Having now identified a suitable successor, Derbyshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Storey from 1st May.

Simon, 42, has 20 years commercial leadership experience and a world-class CV as a General Manager with an international marketing specialism. He is currently Country Manager for Johnson & Johnson based in Zurich, Switzerland. READ MORE...

Footitt Earns Extension With Derbyshire CCC

Wednesday 18th April 2012 Mark Footitt has signed a contract extension committing him to Derbyshire until the conclusion of the 2013 season.

The 26-year-old signed from Nottinghamshire ahead of the 2010 campaign and he has since taken 38 first-class wickets, in 13 matches, at an average of 30.86.

A left-arm fast bowler with the ability to bowl at 90-plus mph, Footitt took 5-53 in the match against Northamptonshire at Queen's Park, Chesterfield, in 2011. He was also a star performer on the recent pre-season tour of Barbados - including a dramatic three-wicket final over in the Twenty20 victory over Hampshire. READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Wednesday 18th April 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 15th April 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Paul Fisher Previews Derbyshire CCC's Season For 2012

Wednesday 4th April 2012 It will be a slightly different Derbyshire in 2012, gone are the experienced trio of Luke Sutton and Stefan Jones through retirement, and Greg Smith chose Division Two rivals Essex as his next port of call.

The Falcons have decided that youth is the best policy - and who can argue with that - with players from the Academy getting international honours for England U17's & U19's.

Tom Knight, the 18 year old who broke through towards the middle of the summer last season was one of the starlets, along with Ross Whiteley... READ MORE...

Mass Tree Plant At Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Wednesday 22nd February 2012
165 trees have been planted by Million Trees Derbyshire at the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

The trees are a mixture of native species planted around the edges of the ground to provide shelter and improve the landscape.

Two Cricket Bat Willows were planted by Derbyshire all-rounders Jonathan Clare and Garry Park, which will grow into large specimens and will symbolically celebrate the playing of cricket at the ground for 144 years since 1868. READ MORE...

Profitable Year Completes Massive Turnaround For DCCC

Friday 17th February 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has completed a massive turnaround by recording a profit of £20,218 for the year 2011 - the Club's fifth profit in six years.

The loyal support of members and sponsors, a Friends Life t20 attendance increase of 33% and a thriving Conference & Banqueting operation have contributed to this remarkable financial success.

Despite heavily investing in the ground during the last two years including the recent additions of a permanent marquee, an 1,800 seater stand and ... READ MORE...

Falcons Swoop For Naved

Tuesday 14th February 2012 Pakistani ace tops Twenty20 wicket-takers table in Australia - now he's coming to Derbyshire!

Derbyshire Falcons have beaten competition from rival counties to the signature of Rana Naved for the Friends Life t20 competition.

The 33-year-old Pakistani pace bowler has a wealth of international experience having represented his country on 87 occasions. He also boasts an exceptional pedigree in domestic Twenty20 cricket played all around the world having amassed 75 appearances in total with ... READ MORE,,,

Falcons Opt Against Leek Return

Thursday 9th February 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has elected not to return to Leek in 2012 but has left the door open for future seasons.

The venue for the Friends Life t20 match against Durham Dynamos on Wednesday 20th June has, therefore, been confirmed as the County Ground, Derby, with a 7pm start.

Leek's Highfield ground in the Staffordshire Moorlands hosted a Clydesdale Bank 40 match versus Essex Eagles in 2010 and the Friends Life t20 visit of Warwickshire Bears the following year. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Confirm Khawaja Return

Monday 30th January 2012 Usman Khawaja has been named as Derbyshire's second overseas player for the 2012 season.

The Australian international will jet to the UK ahead of the Friends Life t20 opener versus Lancashire Lightning on Thursday 14th June before remaining with the Club for the remainder of the season.

Khawaja enjoyed a two month spell at the County Ground during the 2011 season, averaging 39.87 from four first-class outings including a memorable century in his final appearance versus Kent. READ MORE...

Kevin Dean To Join The Derbyshire CCC Committee

Tuesday 24th January 2012 Derbyshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the co-option of former player Kevin Dean to the Club's General Committee.

The 36-year-old left-arm seamer made his First Class debut for the county in 1996 staying with the Club throughout his career.

Dean was the joint leading wicket taker in English First Class cricket in 2002 claiming 83 victims. He took 401 First Class wickets in total at an average of 26 and a further 181 Limited Overs victims, as well as completing two hat-tricks... READ MORE...

DCCC Announce Madsen As Captain, Poynton Gets The Gloves

Monday 12th December 2011
Following Luke Sutton's retirement, Wayne Madsen has been appointed Captain of Derbyshire and Head Coach Karl Krikken confirms Tom Poynton takes over as wicket keeper.

Batsman Madsen, 27, has made 39 first-class appearances since scoring 170 not out on debut against Gloucestershire in 2009 - the highest ever score by a Derbyshire debutant - and since compiled 2,476 first-class runs at an average of 35.88, including nine centuries, while Poynton is an Academy graduate who made his first-class debut aged 17 in 2007. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Captain Luke Sutton Retires Over Health Issues

Thursday 8th December 2011 After a three-club career with Somerset, Lancashire and Derbyshire, Luke Sutton has decided to retire from the game.

The decision comes in the wake of an exhausting 2011 cricket season after which Derbyshire’s wicketkeeper-batsman and club captain sought treatment for depression and anxiety.

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman said, "I have been aware for some time that I have problems with certain aspects of my mental health. I have always pushed myself to the limit ..." READ MORE...

Early, Early Bird Offer On Derbyshire CCC Tickets

Friday 2nd December 2011 Tickets for Derbyshire CCC's 2012 summer of cricket - including the two day match versus South Africa - are available now at the early bird price of just £12.

Derbyshire will entertain the world's number two Test nation on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th August as the tourists prepare for the third and Final Test against England at Lord's. Also on sale are tickets for the Friends Life t20 match versus Nottinghamshire Outlaws on Friday 6th July and for the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket which includes a LV = County Championship match and Clydesdale Bank 40 fixture versus Yorkshire. READ MORE...

2012 Fixtures Released

Tuesday 29th November 2011 The release of the 2012 fixtures has revealed Derbyshire will face Yorkshire in five days of local derby cricket at Chesterfield in July.

After starting the six-day festival at Queen's Park with a match against the Unicorns on Sunday 15th July, Derbyshire will start a four day LV = County Championship match against Yorkshire on Wednesday 18th July and a Clydesdale Bank 40 fixture against the same opposition on the following Sunday. Derbyshire's LV = County Championship campaign will get underway with the visit of Northamptonshire, starting Thursday 5th April. READ MORE...

Guptill Opts For Derbyshire Return

Friday 18th November 2011 Martin Guptill has boosted Derbyshire by announcing he will return as overseas player in 2012.

The New Zealand international has opted for a return to the County Ground at the expense of a possible berth in the Indian Premier League.

Guptill will be available from the start of the 2012 campaign through to 12th June before returning to fulfil his commitments with New Zealand.

The 25-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with the Falcons... READ MORE...

2012 Membership Offers DCCC Supporters Significant Savings

Wednesday 9th November 2011 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has released membership prices for 2012 which include savings to reflect the economic times.

With the price of Full Membership frozen, under 12's free for a third successive year, plus savings for all senior citizens and those living 20 plus miles from the County Ground, Derbyshire are making the summer of cricket more accessible than ever to all supporters.

The Senior Citizen category has been reopened for all aged 65+... READ MORE...

All Not Out At Brearley Park

Friday 28th October 2011 Over the summer Chesterfield Borough Council has led a project that has resulted in a local cricket club setting up a junior section for 2012.

Over 100 young people from Old and New Whittington, aged between 8-16 years old, took part in a variety of activities at Brearley Park. The activities were delivered by local agencies and voluntary sports clubs and funded by Barclays Spaces for Sports.

The traditional sports of cricket, volleyball and rounders were on offer as well as the more extreme ones such as skateboarding, KMX karting, a climbing wall, BMX riding and even body zorbs. READ MORE...

England Youngster Commits Future To Falcons

Wednesday 26th October 2011 Peter Burgoyne has penned a new two year contract with Derbyshire.

The 17-year-old all-rounder will represent the Club on summer contract terms whilst completing his education in 2012 before becoming a full-time professional for the following campaign.

Burgoyne has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2011, including two List A appearances for the Falcons and six Under 19 internationals for England against South Africa. READ MORE...

David Wainwright Signs For Derbyshire CCC

Friday 30th September 2011 David Wainwright has joined Derbyshire on a two-year-contract after leaving Yorkshire.

The 26-year-old left-arm spinning all-rounder joined the Falcons on loan midway through the 2011 season only to be swiftly recalled by the Tykes before playing a game.

Wainwright made 22 appearances for Yorkshire in all competitions during the season taking 25 wickets. But he activated a release clause in his contract recently, prior to agreeing a deal with Derbyshire. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Announce Academy Intake

Thursday 29th September 2011 Derbyshire's Academy intake for 2011/12 has been named including four cricketers who have already gained international recognition.

Peter Burgoyne is the most familiar of the names having played for England Under 19's and made his First XI debut during 2011.

Burgoyne's fellow England Under 19's international Tom Knight has graduated to a professional contract following a string of impressive performances in both first team and second team cricket. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC To Face South Africa

Thursday 29th September 2011 The England & Wales Cricket Board has announced that Derbyshire will face South Africa in a two day tour match in August.

The match against Graeme Smith's side will be played at the County Ground on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th August 2012. The South Africans currently occupy second place in the Official ICC Test Rankings behind England.

Their tour is expected to feature big names such as Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. READ MORE...

Krikken Dips Into Specialist Coaching Fund

Tuesday 27th September 2011 Derbyshire have dipped into their Specialist Coaching Fund to recruit David Houghton as a specialist batting coach.

The Specialist Coaching Fund is part of the future cricket strategy, which was announced in June and it will see Houghton work with the specific remit of improving the Club's batsmen.

Head Coach Karl Krikken said: "David is a premium world-class batting coach. His knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to all of our batsmen, as it has been to international players during periods of coaching with the ECB." READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results/Reports

Thursday 15th September 2011 All the Final weeks results and reports from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5, from the weekend Saturday 3rd September 2011... READ MORE...

Lineker Turns Pro

Monday 12th September 2011 Matt Lineker has signed a one-year professional contract with Derbyshire.

The Ockbrook & Borrowash left-hander joined the Club on a Summer Contract ahead of the current campaign and, after winning the Second XI Player of the Year Award, he has now been retained for the 2012 campaign.

Lineker, who has been a prolific run scorer in Derbyshire Premier League cricket for several years, scored over 1,000 Second XI runs during the current season before breaking into the First XI and starring with 71 from 163 balls against Kent in last weeks match. READ MORE...

Wes Durston Named Derbyshire CCC Player Of The Year

Monday 5th September 2011 Wes Durston has been named Derbyshire County Cricket Club Player of the Year at the Club's annual Awards Evening.

The 30-year-old all-rounder took the main award of the night in recognition of a prolific season which has seen him score 1,785 runs in all competitions with two first-class matches still to play.

Durston has scored 1,012 LV = County Championship runs at an average of 42.16 and 492 runs in the Clydesdale Bank 40 competition and also named Clydesdale Bank 40 Player of the Year. READ MORE...

New 3 Year Contract For Madsen

Friday 2nd September 2011

Wayne Madsen has signed a new three year contract with Derbyshire.

The 27-year-old batsman made his debut for the county midway through the 2009 season and he has since gone on to score over 3,664 runs in all competitions.

Madsen started his professional career in South Africa where he played 24 first-class games for a combination of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, the Dolphins and a solitary appearance for a South African Composite XI. READ MORE...

Park Staying With Derbyshire In New Role

Thursday 1st September 2011

Garry Park has signed a new one year contract with Derbyshire.

The 28-year-old all-rounder will captain the Second XI during the 2012 campaign as well as competing for a place in the first team in all competitions.

After signing for Derbyshire ahead of the 2009 season, Park scored 1,059 first-class runs during his debut campaign at an impressive average of 42.36. Overall he has played 29 first-class matches for the Club averaging 33.53. READ MORE...

Stirling Effort For Middlesex Victory Over Derbyshire

Monday 22nd August 2011 Derbyshire  v Middlesex P40 game at Queens Park. Have you heard the one about the Irishman, Englishman and a Scotsman?

Well if only there was a Scotsman to talk about then the analogy may have worked!

Paul Stirling (the Irishman) scored a brilliant 109 to help Middlesex to what was in the end, a comfortable victory.

Steven Finn (the Englishman) bowled a super spell of fast bowling to help towards victory for the Lords based side... READ MORE... 

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Cup Results/Reports

Monday 22nd August 2011 All the results and reports from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 20th August 2011... READ MORE...

Derbyshires Hopes Of Promotion Dented By Northants

Sunday 21st August 2011 Derbyshire v Northamptonshire, County Championship Division Two at Queens Park, Chesterfield.

Northamptonshire: 267 all out (65.3 overs) & 416-9 dec (112.5 overs), Derbyshire: 190 all out (48.2 overs) & 328 (75.5 overs), Northamptonshire won by 165 runs, Northamptonshire 21 pts, Derbyshire 3 pts.

Derbyshire won the toss and chose to field first. League leaders Northamptonshire inflicted lasting damage on Derbyshire's hopes of securing promotion this season, two fine innings by Alex Wakely and some expert bowling ... READ MORE...

Coaching Roles For Dytham And Harris

Friday 19th August 2011 Howard Dytham and AJ Harris have been allocated prominent roles as Derbyshire’s coaching structure continues to take shape.

Harris will continue in the role of Second XI Coach with Dytham heading up the Academy in a system that will see the Cricket Board's age-group system and the Club's Academy combine to provide an integrated pathway from development squads to the first-class game. Dytham will perform this role alongside his current position as Executive Manager of Derbyshire Cricket Board. READ MORE...

Guptill Powers Falcons To Queens Park Win

Wednesday 17th August 2011 Derbyshire v Yorkshire - Yorkshire CCC 234-7 (40 overs), Derbyshire CCC 238-4 (33.4 overs), Derbyshire won by 6 wickets.

The Chesterfield Festival of Cricket got off to a cracking start at Queens Park with a crowd of over 3,000 witnessing a Derbyshire victory. The Falcons won by 6 wickets with a wonderful century by Martin Guptill (106 not out).

Wayne Madsen captained the Falcons in the absence of Luke Sutton, with Tom Poynton keeping wicket. Yorkshire were rocked by usual skipper Andrew Gale picking up a knock in the nets, so Joe Sayers was brought in... READ MORE...

A Busy Time At Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Monday 15th August 2011
It's been a busy time lately at DCCC as five players have committed their futures to the club, whilst one has chosen to leave.

Firstly, Tony Palladino has signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old paceman had one year to run on his existing deal but has now extended his commitment until the end of the 2013 season.

Palladino signed from Essex ahead of the current campaign and has been in sparkling form taking 37 first-class wickets at an average of 24.91. READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Cup Results/Reports

Monday 15th August 2011 All the results and reports from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 13th August 2011... READ MORE...

Falcons Falter Against The Tykes

Sunday 17th July 2011 Derbyshire 127-7 (20 overs), Yorkshire 128-2 (18 overs), Yorkshire won by 8 wickets.
Derbyshire signed off their T20 campaign with a defeat to Yorkshire Carnegie at the County Ground.

Derbyshire posted 127-7 in their 20 overs and it simply wasn't enough to defeat the impressive Tykes. Impressive batting from Andrew Gale (30), Joe Sayers (43) and Adam Lyth finished the game with 41 not out. Coupled with some excellent bowling from Ben Sanderson (4-21), his best T20 figures, Yorkshire defeated the Falcons at the third time of asking this season. READ MORE...

Falcons Aim To Finish With A Flourish

Thursday 14th July 2011 Derbyshire Head Coach Karl Krikken is urging his side to finish Friends Life t20 with a flourish when they entertain Yorkshire Carnegie at the County Ground tomorrow night, 7pm start.

Falcons can complete the double over their visitors and leapfrog them in the table with victory tomorrow infront of what promises to be another sizeable Friday night crowd.

Friends Life t20 attendances and revenue are already up on 2010's season with Friday night's game still to go and Krikken is keen to thank the supporters with a win over Yorkshire Carnegie. READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Cup Results/Reports

Thursday 14th July 2011 All the results and reports from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Winston Cup 1st Round for the weekend Sat 9th July 2011... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket Cup Results

Monday 11th July 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket Cup, for the week ending Sunday 10th July 2011... READ MORE...

Falcons Miss Out On T20 Quarter Finals - Match Report

Sunday 10th July 2011

Derbyshire 133-5 (20 overs), Northamptonshire  134- 3 (18.3 overs)

Derbyshire were denied a place in the T20 Quarter Finals in their penultimate match with a dismal display against the Northern Section's lowest side.

The Steelbacks had only won one match prior to the match at the County Ground, but found an inspired bowling and fielding display to defeat the Falcons. Johan Botha was left unbeaten on 54 to see the Steelbacks through to victory. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Thursday 7th July 2011 Results & reports from the Beechwood SAAB ECB Derbyshire Premier League and Abbey Glass Derbyshire County Cricket League Div 1 for the weekend Sat 2nd July 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Poynton Completes Trio

Wednesday 6th July 2011 Tom Poynton has become the third Academy graduate in quick succession to sign a long-term contract with Derbyshire.

The 21-year-old wicketkeeper has signed a three year contract tying him to the Club until the end of the 2014 season. Poynton made his List A and First Class debuts as a 17-year-old back in 2007 prior to winning England Under 19's recognition in 2008 and 2009 both at home and on tour in South Africa. READ MORE...

Three Year Deal For Ross Whiteley

Tuesday 5th July 2011 Ross Whiteley has penned a three year contract with Derbyshire CCC committing him to the Club until the conclusion of the 2014 season.

The 22-year-old all-rounder is currently enjoying a run in the first team having been retained on summer contracts since graduating from the Academy in 2007. Whiteley won the Second XI Player of the Year Award in 2008 and has since enhanced his reputation as a clean striker of the ball and a useful left-arm bowler.

In 2010, Whiteley hit the headlines locally with a sensational.., READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Tuesday 5th July 2011 All the results and reports from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 2nd July 2011... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket Cup Results

Tuesday 5th July 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket Cup, for the week ending Sunday 3rd July 2011... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons V Notts Outlaws t20 Match Report

Sunday 3rd July 2011 Derbyshire 170-5 (20 overs), Nottinghamshire 174-5 (19.3overs), Nottinghamshire won by 5 wickets.

Samit Patel gave the England selectors a quick reminder that his talents are not to be wasted with a superb knock of 70 to give Nottinghamshire their sixth consecutive win at Derby in the T20 competition.

Patel who was only released from England duty on Friday, also kept up his fine form over Derbyshire, and ensured that the Outlaws will be hard pushed not to reach the quarter finals. READ MORE...

Falcons Target Top Four And Local Derby Honours

Thursday 30th June 2011 Derbyshire Falcons are targeting a place in the all important top four as they entertain Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the County Ground's most eagerly anticipated fixture of the season tomorrow night (Friday 1st July).

The match begins at 7pm and the Club is urging supporters to arrive early as a sizeable crowd is expected. Gates open at 4.15pm. The Falcons start proceedings one place and one point outside the quarter-final qualification spots. With three additional fixtures in the North Group also taking place, Friday could prove to be a pivotal evening. READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Thursday 30th June 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket League, Sections 1 to 3 for the week ending Sun 26th June 2011... READ MORE...

Steffan Jones Announces Retirement From County Cricket

Tuesday 28th June 2011 Steffan Jones will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current season to begin a career in teaching.

The 37-year-old fast bowler has been offered a three year player/coaching contract by Derbyshire but has opted to return to his family home in Somerset. Jones is currently enjoying his second spell at the County Ground after rejoining Derbyshire on loan from Somerset midway through the 2009 season, a move he made permanent during the following close season.

Jones has played 40 first-class matches for Derbyshire... READ MORE...

Yorkshire Spinner joins Derbyshire CCC

Monday 27th June 2011 Derbyshire Head Coach Karl Krikken is delighted that Yorkshire spinner David Wainwright will join Derbyshire on a month's loan on 2nd July.

The 26-year-old left-arm spinner will provide cover while Tom Knight represents England Under 19's in the One Day International Series against South Africa.

Wainwright faces competition for a place in the Yorkshire line-up from the likes of Adil Rashid and Azeem Rafiq but boasts an impressive record in all forms of the game. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Monday 27th June 2011 Results & reports from the Beechwood SAAB ECB Derbyshire Premier League and Abbey Glass Derbyshire County Cricket League Div 1 for the weekend Sat 25th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Monday 27th June 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 25th June 2011... READ MORE...

Pay On The Day At Friends Life t20 Showpiece

Wednesday 22nd June 2011 Supporters can pay on the gate on Sunday when Derbyshire Falcons face Warwickshire Bears in Staffordshire's first ever taste of Friends Life t20 action.

Advanced ticket sales are healthy for the eagerly anticipated fixture with only the traditional Friday night fixture against Nottinghamshire Outlaws having sold more. But there will be tickets available on the day of the game which begins at 12 noon.

The race for qualification remains wide open ahead of the match at Highfield... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Tuesday 21st June 2011 All the results and reports from the Derbyshire Premier and County Cricket League, Premier League and Division 1 for the weekend Sat 18th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Tuesday 21st June 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 19th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Tuesday 21st June 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 18th June 2011... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Tuesday 21st June 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket League, Sections 1 to 3 for the week ending Sun 19th June 2011... READ MORE...

Knight Pens Three Year Deal

Monday 20th June 2011
Academy graduate Tom Knight has signed a three year professional contact with Derbyshire.

The 17-year-old left-arm spinner is enjoying a run in the first team and had taken five wickets in four Friends Life t20 matches.

Knight recorded a Second XI five wicket haul against Durham late in 2010 then after signing a summer contract impressed with figures of 7 for 153 in a marathon spell of 45.2 overs against Leeds/Bradford MCCU on May this year. READ MORE...

Knight Relishing Friends Life t20 Role

Friday 17th June 2011

Two bowlers are in the running to become Derbyshire's leading Twenty20 wicket taker of all time as the Falcons face a double header culminating in the visit of Leicestershire Foxes on Saturday evening (5.30pm start).

But if the start of 17-year-old Tom Knight's career is anything to go by - he could be threatening top spot in the not too distant future. Tim Groenewald (27 wickets) has edged past his fellow fast bowler Steffan Jones (26) in the race to overtake Tom Lungley's record of 30. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons v Worcestershire Royals Match Report

Thursday 16th June 2011 Worcestershire Royals 121-7 20 overs - Derbyshire Falcons 104 all out 19.4 overs, Worcestershire Royals won by 15 runs.

Derbyshire found defeat from a probable victory after restricting the Worcestershire Royals to 121-7 after their 20 overs. The highlight of the bowling for the Falcons was Tom Knight, the Sheffield born youngster with career best figures of 3-16, playing in only his fourth match of this format.

No batsman could get going for the Falcons and eventually succumbed in the final over, when Steffan Jones was run out. READ MORE...

Madsen Behind Price Cuts

Tuesday 14th June 2011 Wayne Madsen has praised Derbyshire's decision to slash admission prices for the visit of Worcestershire Royals on Wednesday.

The in-form batsman wants to play in front of big crowds at every game. The cost of admission is just £6 (£4 juniors) for the televised fixture that starts at 7.10pm tomorrow (Wednesday) at the County Ground, Derby.
Madsen said: "Hats off to the Club for making a real effort to get the crowds in for the TV game on Wednesday and it should be a good spectacle." READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Tuesday 14th June 2011 All the results and reports from the Derbyshire Premier and County Cricket League, Premier League and Division 1 for the weekend Sat 11th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Tuesday 13th June 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 11th June 2011... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket CUP Results

Monday 13th June 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket CUP WEEK, Sections 1 to 4 for the week ending Sun 12th June 2011... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons v Durham Dynamos Match Report

Saturday 11th June 2011 Derbyshire 183-3 (20 overs), Durham 178-5 (20 overs) Derbyshire won by 5 runs.

Derbyshire won their first T20 match in a rain soaked match at the County Ground, helped by man of the match, Martin Guptill, who hit his highest Derbyshire score of 60 as the Falcons posted a score of 183-3 after their 20 overs. Durham made an almost like for like start with Derbyshire but lost wickets at crucial times, which saw them need 15 off the last over. South African David Miller and Gareth Breese could only scramble three off the first three balls, and in the end succumbed to some very tight bowling from Stefan Jones in the final over. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC's Future Cricket Strategy

Friday 10th June 2011 Back Our Home Grown Players - "9-2" by 2013 - Derbyshire's team selections will include 9 England Qualified players from 2013. This will be achieved by backing our home grown cricketers and giving them the requisite time and support to succeed.

A 9-2 strategy will increase the Club's income through the ECB's Performance Related Fee programme and this will, in time, be reflected in the cricket budgets. READ MORE...

Derbyshire CCC Commit To Groundbreaking New Strategy

Thursday 9th June 2011 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has adopted a groundbreaking new cricket strategy following a meeting of the General Committee last night (Thursday 8th June).

The strategy includes: a landmark new signing from 2012, player development pathways for home grown players, the introduction of a specialist coaching fund, the opening of contract negotiations with key players and the permanent appointment of Karl Krikken as Head Coach working alongside Captain Luke Sutton.

A policy has also been agreed that Derbyshire will... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons v Durham Dynamos Preview

Thursday 9th June 2011 Wes Durston has pointed to Derbyshire's match winners and says the Falcons fear nobody ahead of Friday's match against Durham Dynamos.

Durston refers to the Dynamos as "a team full of stars" and - after excellent support in the home match against Lancashire - he is hoping the home crowd can once again be Derbyshire's '12th man' on Friday.

He said: "It's exciting and it will be nice to play Durham in back-to-back games as we can get a measure of them in the first game..." READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Tuesday 7th June 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 5th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Monday 6th June 2011 All the results from Derbyshire Premier and County Cricket League, Premier League and Division 1 for the weekend Sat 4th - Sun 5th June 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Monday 6th June 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket League CUP WEEK, Sections 1 to 4 for the week ending Sun 5th June 2011... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Monday 6th June 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 4th June 2011... READ MORE...

Derbyshire In Dramatic T20 Tie

Friday 3rd June 2011
Derbyshire began their T20 campaign with the most dramatic of finishes. Requiring three runs to win the game, Lancashire skipper Glen Chapple could only scramble two and Derbyshire secured a tie.

A fine knock by Stephen Moore (72) for Lancashire helped his side settle for a draw. For Derbyshire, Wes Durston batted superbly well along with Chesney Hughes putting on 103 for the second wicket, which is Derbyshire's highest in T20 games versus Lancashire. The 190 that Derbyshire posted was their highest T20 score at the County Ground. READ MORE...

Kark Krikken Believes Falcons Have A Strong Chance In t20

Thursday 2nd June 2011 Karl Krikken, Derbyshire's Acting Head of Cricket believes the Falcons have a strong chance in the T20 competition starting at Derby tonight (Thursday 2nd).

Derbyshire face captain Luke Sutton's former county Lancashire in a match which is sure to attract a large attendance. Krikken stated "It's a different format to where we have been a week ago, but we've done our practices and we're ready for Lancashire."

Derbyshire have progressed nicely in the 40 over format of the game this season and Krikken believes that it’s important that they continue that decent form... READ MORE...

A Chance To Try Something Different This Summer

Wednesday 1st June 2011

For those fans missing their weekly sports fix there's news today that the Spireites have teamed up with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to offer fans the chance to watch cricket for less this summer.

You can enjoy a great night out with your mates at the Friends Life t20 matches to see Derbyshire Falcons at the County Ground, Derby, during June and July, plus one afternoon fixture at Leek. A special offer will also be made available for games coming up later in the season at Queens Park, Chesterfield. READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Tuesday 31st May 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 29th May 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Tuesday 31st May 2011 All the results and Reports from Derbyshire Premier and County Cricket League, Premier League and Division 1 for the weekend Sat 28th May 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Guptill Looks To The Crease For Derbyshire

Tuesday 31st May 2011 Martin Guptill only arrived in England on Saturday before he was immediately thrust into the Derbyshire line up to face Surrey in the County Championship.

The New Zealander's first stay at the crease was a short one, but only after launching a massive six off England Test prospect, Jade Dernbach. Guptill returned a catch to Tim Linley moments later and the tall Kiwi departed. Guptill was thrown in at the deep end but enjoyed it, "Didn't really go to plan, I hit a six but I got out, I've started with this four dayer and it's been a good experience so far, I'm looking forward to the T20's". READ MORE...

Inter League Representative Match - Yorks/Derbys v Bassetlaw

Monday 30th May 2011 Inter League Representative Match, Sun May 29th at Stocksbridge CC. Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League v Bassetlaw Cricket League.

The match was held at the Bracken Moor ground of Stocksbridge CC. The Yorkshire Derbyshire League won the toss and elected to field in a match reduced to 32 overs per side due to a rain delayed start.

Batting first, a strong Bassetlaw League line up posted a useful 179 - 6 off their allotted overs. This was mainly due to a fine innings from Martyn Long who hit an impressive 62. He was assisted by Dave Wilcock 28, Matthew Hall 18 no and Danny Bircumshaw 17. READ MORE...

Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Monday 30th May 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket League CUP WEEK, Sections 1 to 4 for the week ending Sun 29th May 2011... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Sunday 29th May 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 28th May 2011... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Premier & County Cricket League Results & Tables

Wednesday 24th May 2011 All the results and Reports from Derbyshire Premier and County Cricket League, Premier League and Division 1 for the weekend Sat 21st May 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest Premier League and Division 1 Tables for Derbyshire Cricket league... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Batsman Gets Oz Call Up

Tuesday 24th May 2011 Derbyshire batsman Usman Khawaja has been called up by Australia A for the forthcoming VB Tour of Zimbabwe.

With the squad due to assemble for a training camp on 6th June ahead of the July series, Khawaja will return to Australia following the LV = County Championship match against Kent.

Khawaja said: "I have enjoyed my time with Derbyshire immensely and wish the team luck and success for the remainder of the season. It is a shame that I won't be able to complete my scheduled spell in the UK..." READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Tuesday 24th May 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 22nd May 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Derbyshire Falcons - Save The Dates!

Monday 23rd May 2011
All the Derbyshire Falcon's Friends Life t20 County fixtures for June and July 2011.

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Chesterfield & District Midweek Cricket League Results

Monday 23rd May 2011
All the results from the Chesterfield and District Midweek Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 3 for the week ending Sun 22nd May 2011... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Sunday 22nd May 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 21st May 2011... READ MORE...

£200,000 Success Carrot For Derbyshire Players

Friday 20th May 2011 A £200,000 carrot is being dangled in front of Derbyshire's players this season as the result of a lucrative new incentive scheme set up by local businessman Peter Gadsby.

Success in all three domestic competitions would see that amount added to the players' existing prize money by Mr Gadsby's Ark Capital Group of property and investment companies with £100,000 for winning the Friends Life t20 competition which starts next month, £50,000 for winning the LV = County Championship Second Division title and £50,000 for lifting the Clydesdale Bank 40 over trophy, in which they have made a promising start. READ MORE...

Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables

Monday 16th May 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 15th May 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... READ MORE...

Sheaf Sports Yorks/Derbys Cricket League Results & Reports

Sunday 15th May 2011 All the results from Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League, Divisions 1 to 5 for the weekend Sat 14th May 2011... READ MORE...

All Change At Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Thursday 12th May 2011 The General Committee of Derbyshire County Cricket Club has today decided not to extend the contract of Head of Cricket John Morris beyond 30th September 2011.

Similarly, the contract of Assistant First Team Coach Andy Brown will not be renewed when it expires on 31st December 2011.

Commenting on the decision, Derbyshire County Cricket Club Chairman Chris Grant said: "After careful consideration, it has been decided not to renew their contracts and both will be released immediately..." READ MORE...

REMINDER: DCCC - Netherlands Fixture 12-noon Start

Monday 18th April 2011 Derbyshire County Cricket Club is reminding all supporters that the match against the Netherlands on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th April, will commence at 12 noon.

This is a different start time from the majority of daytime Clydesdale Bank 40 matches which begin at 1.45pm.

Caps Awarded To Derbyshire Duo

Monday 18th April 2011 Derbyshire County Cricket Club has announced that Wayne Madsen and Tim Groenewald have been capped.

The two players were presented with their County Caps by Head of Cricket John Morris during the lunch interval on day three of the LV = County Championship match against Leicestershire at the County Ground.

Both players have been in fine form during the current match; Madsen scoring a first innings century while Groenewald followed his bowling performance of 5 for 69 with an unbeaten 60 in the lower-middle order. READ MORE...

Khawaja Facing Short Layoff

Monday 11th April 2011
Derbyshire overseas player Usman Khawaja misses the LV = County Championship opener against Gloucestershire with a thigh strain.

The Australian international is being monitored by the Derbyshire medical staff and is expected back in action soon.

Khawaja is fulfilling Derbyshire's overseas player position for the opening half of the season, culminating in playing alongside New Zealand's Martin Guptill during the Friends Life t20 campaign. READ MORE...

Chris Grant Elected Chairman Of Derbyshire CCC

Thursday 31st March 2011 Chris Grant has been appointed Chairman of Derbyshire County Cricket Club following the Annual General Meeting at The County Ground.

Phil Kirby was appointed Vice Chairman and Derek Morgan formally announced as the new President. David Griffin and Malcolm Nicholas were the only nominations for the positions of Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer and so were elected unopposed. READ MORE...

Chairman Amott Departs Derbyshire Committee

Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Don Amott has resigned from his position as Chairman of Derbyshire County Cricket Club with immediate effect.

Amott, who has been Chairman of the Club since 2005, has also resigned from the General Committee.

Everybody connected with the Club wishes Mr Amott every success in the future.

The Club can make no further comment at this time.

Derbyshire CCC On Barbados Tour

Thursday 17th March 2011 Derbyshire's players and coaching staff departed for Barbados early yesterday morning where they will step up their pre-season preparations.

Academy left-arm spinner Tom Knight, 17, has been included in the touring party for the trip that will begin with a two day Twenty20 tournament during the forthcoming weekend.

John Morris's side face Essex at the quarter-final stage of the eight-team tournament at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. READ MORE...

Longer Innings For Cricket In Chesterfield

Sunday 13th March 2011 Chesterfield will continue to host County Cricket in Queen's Park after securing a further five-year deal with Derbyshire Cricket Club. It will also host a six-day Cricket Festival in August.

The club signed the deal with Chesterfield Borough Council last week, after the original five year deal - which saw cricket return to the ground, often said to be the most scenic ground in England - finished in 2010.

Derbyshire returned to Queen's Park in 2006 and the summer festival has gone from strength to strength, attracting healthy crowds... READ MORE...

Derbyshire County Cricket Club Steps Up To Bat As Champion

Sunday 13th March 2011 Destination Chesterfield was bowled over to sign Derbyshire County Cricket Club as it's 50th member of the 'Chesterfield Champions' scheme.

The Chesterfield Champions initiative forms part of Destination Chesterfield, a scheme funded with money from the European Regional Development Fund aiming to help improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promote Chesterfield as a modern contemporary destination.  It relies heavily on the local business community playing a central role in its success by leading an independent board of Directors for Destination Chesterfield READ MORE...

 

 

 

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