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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...
Mansfield & District Cricket League Results And Tables
Wednesday 6th July 2011 All the results from Mansfield & District Cricket League, Premier Division and Divisions 1 to 7 for the weekend Sun 3rd July 2011... READ MORE...
and the Latest League Tables for Mansfield & District Cricket league... 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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