Cricket

Derbyshire’s Alex Hughes says Cricket Australia’s banning of three players ‘isn’t amazingly out of the ordinary.'

Derbyshire cricket advisor Kim Barnett has revealed his team should be aiming for a top four finish in the County Championship this season.

Derbyshire’s 2017 player of the year says Test match cricket will remain the pinnacle of the sport.

Derbyshire’s player-coach Tony Palladino says he is optimistic for the upcoming season.

All-rounder Alex Hughes, who emerged as a leading player for Derbyshire last year, says he is ready to be part of the supporting cast to help the county challenge this season.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club great Edwin Smith has been appointed club president.

Will Davis has hopped on the wagon to boost his chances of staying on the field for Derbyshire this season.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club has recorded a surplus of £83,050 for the financial year ending December 2017.

All-rounder Luis Reece has called on Derbyshire supporters to again back the Vitality Blast campaign as the squad pushes to reach a first Finals Day for the club.

Derbyshire CCC chief executive Simon Storey has urged supporters to get their tickets early for the Vitality Blast derby with local rivals Yorkshire.

Derbyshire cricket fans will be able to get their hands on Vitality Blast tickets from 1st March, as 2018 tickets go on general sale from 10am.

A packed programme of events has been announced to mark the Testimonial Year for Derbyshire cricketer and prolific wicket-taker Tony Palladino.

Wayne Madsen believes emerging players have strengthened the Derbyshire squad and given the team confidence heading into the summer.

New Zealand bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has signed for Derbyshire as overseas player for the second half of the 2018 season.

Matt Critchley said it was an honour to be called up to the England Lions squad for a three-match one-day series against West Indies A next month.

As the countdown to the 2018 season ticks on, guru Kim Barnett has outlined Derbyshire’s strategy in creating a balanced and competitive squad, while giving a chance to youngsters.

Ben Cotton has left Derbyshire by mutual consent.

All-rounder Tom Milnes has left Derbyshire after being released in the final year of his contract.

Buoyed by a general upturn in fortunes in 2017, captain Billy Godleman is now targeting a specific improvement in performances at home when Derbyshire’s new season starts.