Derbyshire captain Wayne Madsen will lengthen his keep on the membership right into a nineteenth season after signing a one-year red-ball contract.
The 42-year-old South Africa-born right-handed batter has scored greater than 24,000 all-format runs for the county, together with 52 centuries.
He , however will lead Derbyshire of their 2027 County Championship Division Two marketing campaign after a sixth-placed end this season.
"Getting again to Division One is a purpose I nonetheless have, and I'll do all the pieces I can to assist us obtain it," Madsen .
"To be going into my nineteenth season with Derbyshire is one thing I'm extremely happy with. I've cherished my time on the membership and I'm actually excited to have the chance to maintain representing Derbyshire and contributing to the crew.
"I usually talk about how Derbyshire has change into an adopted dwelling for me and my household, and this new deal will enable us to spend time right here, but additionally in South Africa, having moved again there final winter."
Madsen skippered Derbyshire to the Division Two title in 2012 and took the captain's function on once more in 2025.
Derbyshire's head of cricket, Mickey Arthur, added: "Wayne is below no illusions, he is aware of he’s nearer to the tip of his profession than the beginning, however he’ll proceed to provide his all for Derbyshire for so long as he’s taking part in and we couldn’t be happier to have him."
