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Darren Maddy bridged the gap between Leicestershire's glory years

DAVID SHARMAN says the allrounder was one of England's first true greats across three formats

Mixed fortunes for England teammates ahead of IPL final

Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone have both featured in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's run to the final, where they face Punjab Kings as both sides bid to win their maiden title

03/06/2025 | David Sharman | News | IPL | IPL |

Luis Reece sets his sights on ending the longest trophy drought in men's county cricket

The allrounder tops Derbyshire's red-ball batting and bowling averages in 2025, but doesn't want to end his career without bringing white-ball glory to the club

"Cool" outgrounds, facing Jimmy, and the Australian view of the Blast: Caleb Jewell relishes fresh challenge

DAVID SHARMAN: After recording a career-best 232 for Championship promotion contenders Derbyshire, the Big Bash champion is now aiming to bring white-ball glory to his new club

Historic Scottish cricket fixture celebrates 150th anniversary

Rivals have been playing each other since 1875

26/05/2025 | David Sharman | Schools | News |

Martin Andersson finds "sweet moments" as Derbyshire forge "tough" new image

DAVID SHARMAN: Even more settled at his new home, the former Middlesex allrounder has found plenty to celebrate in his early employment with the county

Shrewsbury School emerge from ‘Class of 2024’ with fresh batch of Worcestershire prospects

In a year of change, the school’s youthful 1st XI have already made an impression

17/05/2025 | David Sharman | Schools | News |

Freddie McCann proves he's more than a clubman as Notts take charge

DAVID SHARMAN AT TRENT BRIDGE: The 20-year-old was the fall guy so Ben Duckett could play, but returned from a club cricket stint in the mood to show his worth for the league leaders against Hampshire today

Kent players coach state school pupils in bid to uncover fresh talent

The county are aiming to make the most of their catchment area's strong state school cricket scene

Rishi Patel shows his value in the face of menacing Northants

DAVID SHARMAN AT GRACE ROAD: The former England Lions squad member highlighted his indispensability to the table-toppers, after contenders for the opening slots impressed in his absence

David Lloyd's redemption milestone fails to floor defiant Middlesex

DAVID SHARMAN AT DERBY: It wasn't quite the feel-good hit of the summer it could have been for the former Derbyshire captain, but he still stamped his mark on a game whose path is not yet defined

Derbyshire chief to "find out more" about Leicestershire CEO's Irish plan

Ryan Duckett will discuss the idea of taking the County Championship overseas with Sean Jarvis, while the club is aiming to attract fans through new initiatives closer to home

No longer taking the hit for others, spirit of sacrifice still drives David Lloyd

DAVID SHARMAN: The former Derbyshire skipper has opened up on his decision to step down from the county's captaincy, and how he still hopes to be a motivational force in the dressing room

Tension gives way to expression as Caleb Jewell crowns Derbyshire's day against Gloucestershire

DAVID SHARMAN AT THE COUNTY GROUND: The Tasmanian announced himself in county cricket with a flourish as Luis Reece gave the home side the edge in the battle of last year’s bottom pair

Martin Andersson finds "home" in Derby he never had at Lord's

Ahead of a new season with a permanent new club, the allrounder explains what he prefers about the Midlands to Marylebone