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Whiteley makes England sixes bow

Details: Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 09:26; Written by Tom Holdcroft

Ross Whiteley made his senior international debut for England in Hong Kong during the weekend – but it was South Africa that took the trophy.

The Derbyshire all-rounder contributed cameo contributions of 15*, 14* and 22 during the Karp Group Hong Kong Sixes tournament at Kowloon Cricket Club. But he couldn’t prevent England from crashing out on Day 1 of the tournament following defeats to hosts Honk Kong and to eventual winners South Africa.

England, who began the competition brightly with a ten wicket victory over Australia, also lost to the Netherlands in their Plate Semi Final on Sunday, a match in which Whiteley didn’t feature.

South Africa, meanwhile, romped past Hong Kong and Pakistan to lift the trophy for the second time in four years.

Five Key matches in 2012 success by Jake Needham

Details: Published on Friday, 26 October 2012 13:57; Written by Nathan Fearn

Jake Needham looks back on the matches that really made a difference as Derbyshire set about securing the LV=County Championship Division Two title.

With the well-earned fanfare that the Derbyshire class of 2012 are enjoying after the historic achievement of their first promotion into the top tier of the LV=County Championship, I thought it appropriate to look back at the championship campaign as a whole, and the five season-defining moments that came along the way (if you can’t reminisce after a season like this one, when can you!).

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Youngsters commit to Derbyshire

Details: Published on Thursday, 25 October 2012 08:15; Written by Nathan Fearn

Six of Derbyshire’s brightest prospects have agreed new deals with the county.

England Under-19s all-rounder Peter Burgoyne (pictured) 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 1 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 2^nd XI versus MCC Universities in August.

Prestigious award caps impressive year for Guptill

Details: Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2012 12:23; Written by Nathan Fearn

By Jake Needham

Derbyshire’s overseas player of 2011 and 2012, Martin Guptill, crowned a fantastic year by becoming the recipient of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the 2011-12 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards.

The most prestigious award of the event is decided by an independent panel and handed to the player whose performances have been the most outstanding during the voting period.

Sunday starts for LV=County Championship cricket

Details: Published on Monday, 22 October 2012 10:33; Written by Nathan Fearn

With more than 25,000 respondents the County Research Study conducted by Populus reinforced the key findings of the Morgan Review in particular the need to provide regular scheduling for County cricket.

The ECB Board noted the strong desire from Counties and spectators to create an ‘appointment to view’ for T20 cricket spread over a longer period of the season. There was no compelling preference from spectators for 40 over cricket rather than 50 over cricket and therefore the format from 2014 will replicate the 50 over format played by the national team.

Consistent with feedback from the players there was a strong desire to retain the LV County Championship in two Divisions of nine teams.

Houghton to remain in coaching role

Details: Published on Thursday, 18 October 2012 06:00; Written by Nathan Fearn

Derbyshire Specialist Batting Coach David Houghton is to continue in his role at the County Ground for the duration of the 2013 season.

The club has moved to retain the services of Houghton, who played a key part in ensuring Derbyshire were promoted to Division One of the LV=County Championship in 2012.

Head Coach Karl Krikken has again opted to utilise the Specialist Coaching Fund, one of the key elements of the future cricket strategy; announced in June 2011.

Captain Madsen commits to Derbyshire

Details: Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 06:00; Written by Nathan Fearn

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.

Slater and Burgoyne impress in Zimbabwe

Details: Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 10:17; Written by Nathan Fearn

By Jake Needham

Ben Slater and Peter Burgoyne’s short tenure amongst the Zimbabwean professional ranks has begun brightly with a series of notable contributions from the young Derbyshire duo.

Denby born, off-spinning all-rounder, Burgoyne has already showed his Southern Rocks team mates the sort of power that brought him his maiden second XI century back in September.

Derbyshire celebrate with Civic Reception

Details: Published on Saturday, 13 October 2012 08:58; Written by Nathan Fearn

Derbyshire's LV=County Championship Division Two title-winning celebrations continued on Friday evening with a Civic Reception in Derby.

The prestigious Civic Reception, hosted by the Mayor of Derby Councillor Lisa Higginbottom, took place at the city's Assembly Rooms and was well attended by players, staff, sponsors and partners alike.

The evening saw the Mayoress address the audience, outlining the significance of Derbyshire's achievements, before Chief Executive Simon Storey deliver a well-received speech, congratulating all involved at the club and acknowledging the pride Derbyshire's triumphs has given botht he city and the county.