Stuart Law signs for one day cricket!

Ai caramba - and similar expressions of excitement - we've signed Stuart Law for one day matches this season...

The Queenslander has been one of the most successful imports in the game over the last ten years or so and is English qualified after several years of residence.

At 40 you could say that his best days are behind him, yet Graham Hick remained a potent force, especially in one day cricket, when he was considerably older than Law and the Australian has kept himself in very good condition.

He also gives Derbyshire something that we have lacked - namely an experienced batsman who can teach some of our young tyros how to pace an innings. The thought of Chris Rogers and Law in partnership will whet the appetite somewhat and in one signing John Morris has transformed our one day side into one worth watching.

Again, cynics may say that his signing is blocking the path of a young batsman, but surely a season spent playing alongside Law, listening to what he has to say and learning from his approach to the game can only be good for the likes of Messrs Redfern, Borrington, Smith et al?

We now know where the Rikki Clarke money has gone. Have to say that I'm pleased with this one and feel that Law has more to offer than last season's one day opportunities for Lancashire suggested.

Darn it, I'll need to revise this week's first choice one day side now!