Madsen takes over as Derbyshire captain for second time

Wayne Madsen first joined Derbyshire in August 2009

Long-serving Derbyshire batter Wayne Madsen has been re-appointed captain of the County Championship side nine years after he stepped down as skipper.

The 41-year-old was captain when Derbyshire won the Division Two title and promotion in 2012.

He steps up as David Lloyd's replacement a day after the top-order batter gave up the role to better focus on his own game.

With 14,601 first-class runs for Derbyshire, a total which ranks him ninth in the club's history, the club describes Madsen as their "greatest modern-day player".

He is the club's second highest scorer across all formats, with 22,271 to his name.

"It's a real privilege to captain Derbyshire again," Madsen told the club website.

"David 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 [head of cricket Mickey Arthur], 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."

Derbyshire finished bottom of the Second Division table last season with just one win and failed to make it beyond the group stage of either the One-Day Cup and T20 Blast.

Arthur says Madsen's has "shown great leadership qualities" as a player throughout his time at the club.

"His experience is invaluable," Arthur said. "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."