Rogers to return to Derbyshire

Chris Rogers will return to Derbyshire as captain next year following a productive campaign with the county this season.

Under Rogers, 32, Derbyshire finished in sixth position in Division Two of the County Championship in 2009, having won only two of their 16 games, but the management was impressed with his leadership. Rogers' own form was outstanding and with more than 1,461 County Championship runs at 73.05 he was one of this year's most prolific scorers.

Derbyshire's head of cricket, John Morris, said the county had responded well to Rogers' captaincy and that it sought continuity for another season. "Chris has performed exceptionally well throughout the last two campaigns and we are delighted to be welcoming him back for another season.

"Possessing a wonderful appetite for runs - illustrated in him scoring over 2,000 runs in all competitions in 2009 - and with an excellent professionalism in his game, Chris sets a fine example to the rest of the team and really has led the way as captain this year."