Neil Broom: Derbyshire sign New Zealand international batsman

Neil Broom will link up with fellow Kiwi Hamish Rutherford at Derbyshire next season

Derbyshire have signed New Zealand international batsman Neil Broom on a two-year contract from next season.

The 31-year old, who has played 22 ODIs and 10 Twenty20 internationals, holds a UK passport and will play in all forms.

Broom said: "It's a great opportunity for me. I have heard great things about the progress being made at Derbyshire."

Elite performance director Graeme Welch said: "We know we need to strengthen our batting. Adding a player of Neil's experience and calibre will do that."

Christchurch-born Broom's last appearance for the Black Caps came in a T20 international against Sri Lanka in November 2013.