Wayne Madsen agrees to second stint as Derbyshire captain as he replaces all-rounder David Lloyd for the season.
Wayne Madsen has agreed to take over as captain for Derbyshire after David Lloyd announced his decision to step down.
The 41-year-old has agreed to step up as captain with barely a month left for the County season to commence.
This will be Madsen’s second stint as captain with Derbyshire, having led the county in a 4-year period from 2012 to 2016. His first reign as captain saw Derby gain promotion to the Championship from the second division of the tournament.
Mickey Arthur, Director of Cricket at Derbyshire welcomed the appointment and also hailed the quality that Madsen possessed.
“Wayne has always shown great leadership qualities and he’s a popular member of our dressing room, so I’m delighted he will be leading our team in 2025.
“His experience is invaluable; 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.”
2024 was a very bleak year for Derbyshire as they were perennial basement dwellers throughout the course of the season. They consequently ended the season as the bottom-placed side in the second division. However, Madsen’s form with the bat was a rare silver lining in a disappointing season.
Madsen ended the season with 1005 runs at a healthy average of 50.25. He was the club’s leading run-getter of the season. This was also the 7th time in 12 seasons that Madsen crossed 1000 runs in a County season.
Madsen said: “It’s a real privilege to captain Derbyshire again. I know what it means to represent this great county and its members. I take immense pride in leading the team on the field.
“David [Lloyd] has done a fantastic job altogether in laying the foundations for me to build on. While results didn’t always go our way last season, he and Mickey, 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.
“I’m proud to lead this team and excited about what we can consequently achieve under Mickey’s guidance. With the talent and character in this squad, we’re determined to win games and bring success to our supporters.”