Exciting summer of cricket ahead as Derbyshire announces fixtures for 2015
A duo of sell-out local derbies are expected following Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s announcement of fixtures for the coming year.
The NatWest T20 Blast matches against Yorkshire at Chesterfield and Nottinghamshire at Derby have been handed prime dates at the height of summer; an Ashes summer that also includes a three day fixture versus Australia starting on Thursday 23rd July.
Demand is expected to be high for the visit of Yorkshire to Queen’s Park, Chesterfield on Sunday 12th July, a game that will bring down the curtain on the tenth successive year of Chesterfield Festivals.
The visit of Nottinghamshire to The 3aaa County Ground, a fixture that sold out in advance in 2013, will be played on Friday 26th June.
Derbyshire Chief Executive Simon Storey said: “The first fixtures we look for each-and-every year are those local derbies against Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Once again we’re delighted with the dates that have come our way.
“Nottinghamshire at The 3aaa County Ground was an advanced sell-out in 2013 and we were close to capacity versus Yorkshire at Chesterfield last season too.
“This time around, with no tournament football and Ashes fever no doubt sweeping the nation, 2015 could be the year that we secure our first ever double sell-out.”
Captain Wayne Madsen added: “The fixture announcement is always an exciting time as we continue our preparations for the new campaign. There are a lot of things to look forward to next summer.
“We have ambitions for a successful year in all formats. We showed form and potential during the second half of last season, and we’ll make sure the new season starts well for us. It’s all about being in the mix by the end of the season.
“There’s also been a lot of work behind-the-scenes to make the facilities better, so it will be great when the new season comes around and the Club can show them off.
“We’re also really looking forward to returning to Chesterfield. It’s a great place to play cricket and the crowds are always great.
Tickets for the NatWest T20 Blast matches are available here.
(Photograph courtesy of David Griffin)
Source:Derbyshire County Cricket Club
