Ross Whiteley: Derbyshire re-sign all-rounder from Hampshire

Ross Whiteley has also also been part of two title-winning sides in the The Hundred competition

Derbyshire have re-signed Hampshire all-rounder Ross Whiteley on a two-year deal, a decade after he left the club.

The 35-year-old came through Derbyshire's academy and played a key part in their County Championship Division Two title win in 2012.

He went on to play for Worcestershire and Hampshire, winning T20 Blast titles with both sides.

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to come back at this stage in my career," Whiteley told the club website.

"Having played a part in the last trophy Derbyshire won, I know how much it means to the fans here, so hopefully with the experience I've gained over the years I can help play a part in pushing for more silverware over the next few years for this great club."

Since first emerging at Derbyshire in 2008, Whiteley has scored 8,500 runs and claimed 62 wickets across all formats.

Mickey Arthur, Derbyshire's head of cricket, said Whiteley brings with him a "winning mentality" - something the county has focused on with the addition of Mohammad Amir, Pat Brown, David Lloyd, Samit Patel and Aneurin Donald ahead of the 2024 campaign.

"He's a player who is used to competing for trophies, he knows what it takes to compete in Division Two and to win white-ball honours," Arthur said.

"Ross is the kind of player you want in those pressure moments, he's capable of holding his nerve and changing the game, he will give us another bowling option and will bring us a lot in terms of fielding."