Cork back for Vitality Blast!

And a very happy Christmas to you too, Derbyshire!

The news that Dominic Cork is returning for the T20 as coach is an exciting festive gift for us all and I am sure you are equally pleased as me.

Last season he inspired a fine brand of cricket from a very small squad, in which there was only one overseas player - and he was injured.

This coming summer, with two fine Australian cricketers in the side bolstering the batting and bowling, it is not fanciful to dream of a repeat of this year. Finals day is not beyond a talented squad, but no one will underestimate this side from now on. 

We know the talent in that squad and while the challenge is to eliminate, or at least reduce the times it lapses into mediocrity, there were sufficient examples of brilliant cricket last year to be confident in prospects. 

Corky will be keen to replicate or surpass last year's efforts and it would be a silly man who bet against him doing so.

Perfect news for festive cheer!

Roll on summer...