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Shoaib Bashir bowling at Derby versus Gloucestershire in April 2026
Paul Fisher

Hammond ton makes Derbyshire pay

Miles Hammond made Derbyshire pay for a dropped chance as he picked up his first Championship century since July 2024 and also helped Gloucestershire secure...

24.04.26, 18:57 Updated 24.04.26, 18:57 3 Minute Read

Paul Fisher

Paul Fisher

With Gloucestershire winning the toss and elected to bat. Derbyshire made one change to the team, with Wayne Madsen returning to captain the side following his shoulder injury which he obtained in the T20 Cricket World Cup in early February. Muhammed Abbas was playing his last game for Derbyshire before returning to Pakistan after being selected for their Test series in Bangladesh.

The visitors, still smarting from their three losses to start the County Championship season, picked leg-spinner, Ed Middleton, whose last played first-class cricket in 2024, the 25-year-old spent some time playing for Devon last season.

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Paul Fisher

Paul Fisher My name is Paul Fisher, I'm a freelance writer, broadcaster and commentator. I have been in the media industry since 2010 and have worked for a variety of companies including BBC Local Radio, Spotlight Sports Group, bet365, plus many others.

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