Haydon signs on for three summers!

I am delighted that Derbyshire have at last concluded the signing of Rory Haydon, for the rest of 2025 and for the next three seasons. 

I have been in no doubt all summer that this was a young man who had the potential to make it in first class cricket. He always seems to take wickets, especially with the new ball, while a feature of his play is that he seldom wastes it.

Rory, like Ben Aitchison, likes to make the batters play and often reaps the rewards. I will admit to a little concern, as I heard that at least one other county were very keen on his services, having seen him in action both for Staffordshire and ourselves. 

Thankfully, Rory has shown that loyalty does still have a place in the modern game and it is excellent news that we will be able to see his development over the next three summers.

There are not too many young seam bowlers of his potential on the market and I'm sure everyone is equally happy that he will be in Derbyshire colours for the foreseeable future.

It could be that he makes his red ball debut at Lord's, which would be pretty memorable.

Welcome (back) to Derbyshire, Rory! 

Seconds on top at Taunton Vale

Another good effort by the second team at Taunton Vale today has them slightly on top after two of the scheduled four days.

Derbyshire extended their first innings to 286, with Joe Hall making 40 and Jack Morley 38, this after a delayed start because of overnight rain.

Then it was the turn of the Derbyshire seamers to enjoy conditions, with both Nick Potts and Matt Stewart taking two wickets. Stewart took the prize wicket of Archie Vaughan, courtesy of a stunning catch by Joe Hall behind the stumps, while Amrit Basra chipped in with another to leave the hosts 144-5 at the close.

Scorecard and video clips can be found here

Seconds battle at Taunton Vale

Derbyshire Seconds made 239-8 on the first day of a four day game against Somerset at Taunton Vale yesterday.

A young Derbyshire side, captained by Nye Donald and including Jack Morley, all got starts but no one exceeded the 39 by Amrit Basra. Yusaf Bin Naeem made 37, Will Tarrant 34 and Joe Hall was 35 not out at the close.

Archie Vaughan took 3-27 for the home side

More from me on this match as time allows

Scorecard and videos here