Australian batsman Chris Rogers has agreed to return to Derbyshire as captain for the 2009 season.
Captain Chris Rogers will be mulling over his decision to bat first as Kent thumped Derbyshire by nine wickets at Canterbury.
Charl Langeveldt and Wavell Hinds were on form as Derbyshire beat Middlesex by seven wickets.
Two late wickets from Charl Langeveldt helped save Derbyshire on the final day of their Championship match against Leicestershire.
Derbyshire welcome back overseas player Chris Rogers for the County Championship visit of Leicestershire.
Essex captain Mark Pettini's decision to contrive a run chase for Derbyshire ended in a four-wicket defeat.
Mahela Jayawardene will no longer be joining Derbyshire during the 2008 season.
Derbyshire head into the new season with a revamped squad and high hopes of ending their long period of mediocrity.
Four new players have been added to Cricket Australia's (CA) list of 25 contracted players.
Phil Jaques says the return of opening partner Matthew Hayden gives Australia the edge in the series decider against India.
Matthew Hayden will not be fit to play for Australia in Perth, meaning Chris Rogers will make his Test debut on his home ground.
Northamptonshire have strengthened their batting line-up with the signing of Lancashire opener Iain Sutcliffe on loan.
Ian Ward wraps up the domestic cricket season with praise for Durham and words of warning for Surrey.
Benedict is back with a stat to please Aussie captain Ricky Ponting after his side's Test draw with India.
Long-time leader Martin van Jaarsveld held on to win the PCA MVP award.