Derbyshire batter, Shan Masood, has been named Derbyshire Falcons captain ahead of the 2022 Vitality Blast.
Masood, who is the Multan Sultans’ all-time leading Pakistan Super League run-scorer, has experience of leading in T20 cricket in his home country and will now captain Derbyshire, as they aim for a successful first campaign under Mickey Arthur.
His first season in English cricket has got off to a scintillating start, scoring 844 runs from nine LV= County Championship innings, including three centuries, two of which passed 200.
The Pakistan international will captain Derbyshire in today’s Second XI T20 fixture against Nottinghamshire at The Incora County Ground (2pm), before making his official bow on Friday against Birmingham Bears.
“Shan has an aura about him, he has a stature and the players support him,” Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur said.
“He comes in as captain and Leus du Plooy will be vice-captain, so there’s a leadership change there, and one that I’m excited to see go about their work in white ball cricket.”
We’re looking forward to welcoming supporters back to The Incora County Ground this summer and our Blast Pass will put you at the heart of the action.
Buying a Vitality Blast pass for 2022 now will secure your place at every home group game this summer. You will be able to see every ball as the most explosive form of cricket returns to Derbyshire in 2022 for just £89, a saving of over 30%.
With a formidable top-order, backed up by an exciting crop of bowlers, the Falcons are ready to go again in 2022.
