Footitt swaps Notts for Derbyshire on short-term loan deal

Seamer Mark Footitt, who spent six years at Derby earlier in his career, will be eligible to play in both the County Championship and the Royal London One-Day Cup

Fast bowler Mark Footitt has joined Derbyshire on an initial 28-day loan deal from Nottinghamshire.

The seamer, who spent six years at Derby earlier in his career, will be eligible to play in both the County Championship and the Royal London One-Day Cup.

He could feature against Warwickshire at Edgbaston in the Division Two match, which is due to begin on Thursday.

“Mark’s pre-season has been affected by injury and we feel it’s a good opportunity for him to get out there and get some cricket under his belt,” said Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket Mick Newell.

“Our pace attack has started the season in fine form and Mark has found himself short of game time so far.

“Hopefully he can get some overs under his belt and come back ready to go when the season ramps up from June onwards.”

Derbyshire's cricket advisor Kim Barnett said: “We’re grateful to Nottinghamshire and Peter Moores for allowing Mark to join us for this busy period, and I’m sure this arrangement will be good for all parties.”

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