Godleman thrilled at joining Derbyshire – Cricket News Update
Derbyshire’s new signee http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Billy-Godleman-c1164 has said that he is thrilled at joining one of the most ambitious and progressive clubs in the game, and is looking forward to repay their faith next season.
Billy, 23, signed a two-year contract with Derbyshire County Cricket Club on Thursday, after his previous county, Essex refused to renew his contract at the end of 2012 season.
The left-handed top-order batsman started his first class career with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783 in 2010.
Billy’s stay at Chelmsford saw him struggling in the four-day format, where he averaged almost 25 in 2010 and 2011 season, before losing his regular place in their first XI in 2012. He has also played for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 at every level – from U-15s to U-19s – however he is yet to earn a national call up.
The opening batsman admitted his struggle with the bat over the past couple of seasons and hoped to regain form at Derby.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Derbyshire and am very much looking forward to playing my part in helping the club become established as a force in English cricket," said the left-hander, who has to date played 69 First class matches scoring 3447 runs at an average of 30.23.
"I've been inspired by the club's leadership since we first began talking and I'm looking forward to repaying their faith when the 2013 season gets underway," he added further.
Billy was also confident his two-year stay at Derby will provide him a platform to re-establish his early credentials as a prospective England player.
Derbyshire’s head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Karl-Matthew-Krikken-c70321 called Godleman an ambitious player hungry for success, and was confident he will prove to be a valuable addition to the side.
"Billy is a talented batsman who, at 23, has a great chance to develop at the club and fulfil his potential, " said Krikken.
"His game is still developing, he is hungry for success and he still has plenty to prove - factors that combine to make http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bilal-Shafayat-c1162 an exciting signing," he added further.
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