Wayne Madsen has been appointed Derbyshire Club Captain for a second time.
Madsen’s first stint as captain saw him guide the squad to the 2012 County Championship Division Two title, while he subsequently became the first player to reach 1,000 runs in Division One during the 2013 campaign.
He stepped down in 2016, but has remained a key part of the squad’s leadership group, while continuing to add to his legacy on the field with consistent runs across all formats.
His appointment comes after David Lloyd stepped down from the role, in order to focus on his game, and will see the 41-year-old lead the side in the County Championship.
With 14,601 first-class runs for Derbyshire, the ninth-most in the Club’s history, Madsen is Derbyshire’s greatest modern-day player, with his all-formats tally of 22,271 only bettered by Kim Barnett.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “Wayne has always shown great leadership qualities and he’s a popular member of our dressing room, so I’m delighted he will be leading our team in 2025.
“His experience is invaluable; he has won promotion once as a captain already and I’m looking forward to seeing how his ideas play out on the field.
“Wayne is a player who always leads by example, he is the one that sets the standards in training and with his professionalism, and I know he will approach the role with real pride and enthusiasm.”
Madsen added: “It’s a real privilege to captain Derbyshire again. I know what it means to represent this great county and its Members, and I take immense pride in leading the team on the field.
“David [Lloyd] has done a fantastic job in laying the foundations for me to build on. While results didn’t always go our way last season, he and Mickey, with his vast experience and knowledge, have fostered a real sense of togetherness and resilience within the squad—qualities I want to carry forward this year.
“I’m proud to lead this team and excited about what we can achieve under Mickey’s guidance. With the talent and character in this squad, we’re determined to win games and bring success to our supporters.”
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