Derbyshire Cricket Board - Player Honours

Derbyshire Academy prospects Harvey Hosein (left) and Will Davis (right) have been selected for the ECB's England Development Programme (EDP) at U16 level.

Both players were recently part of the successful Midlands U15 team that won the Bunbury Festival at Monmouth during which they impressed sufficiently to be chosen for a Select XI who took on England Women a few days later.

Only 12 players in the country have been selected onto the EDP Programme at U16 level out of 120 who were initially scouted and

monitored this summer.

Harvey, Will and the other players who have been selected have been chosen because of their potential to perform at world's best level in the future.

Subject to them continuing to meet inclusion criteria, both players will be aiming to stay of the EDP for a full 4 years.

Academy Coach, Howard Dytham said: "This is such fantastic news for Will and Harvey. To get selected in such a small group of players to be part of the EDP U16 group is what they have both been working so hard towards.

“To actually receive the letter telling them they're in must have been a dream come true.

“Both lads work incredibly hard on their games and they will now need to work even harder to stay involved on this programme for a number of years.

“We're all really proud of them and we know they will take everything from this opportunity."

England selection for Derbyshire duo

Tom Knight and Peter Burgoyne have been selected by England Under 19’s for the One Day International Series against South Africa. The Derbyshire duo is in line to take part in a seven match series against the tourists which begins at Edgbaston on Saturday 16^th July.

Knight (pictured left) is a 17-year-old left-arm spinner who has performed impressively during Derbyshire’s current Friends Life t20 campaign taking five wickets in five matches whilst maintaining an outstanding economy rate of less than seven runs an over. A debut appearance against Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge brought the wicket of Australian international Adam Voges and Knight starred with figures of 3 for 16 in the recent televised match against Worcestershire Royals. Knight plays his club cricket for Swarkestone Cricket Club and he has recently penned a three year professional contract with Derbyshire.

Burgoyne (pictured right), of Denby Cricket Club, is also aged 17 and has made a successful breakthrough into Second XI cricket in 2011 consistently contributing with both bat and ball. The off-spinning all-rounder enjoyed his finest hour against Yorkshire Second XI recently when he scored 77 at better than a run a ball as well as taking four wickets in the match.

Derbyshire Chairman Chris Grant said: “This is exciting news for the Club and in particular for the lads concerned. They will represent Derbyshire wearing their England colours with pride. This is another timely boost in the aftermath of announcing our policy to back our home grown cricketers and to give them support and pathways to succeed and these two players certainly fall into that category. This selection proves how highly rated they are as cricketers, not only within our Club but also further afield.”

Head Coach Karl Krikken said, “Tom and Peter are both talented players who worked very hard with the Academy during the winter and it’s great to see that come to fruition. It is always great for the Club when our players get recognised at international level, especially when it is in the pinnacle of age-group international competition in the Under 19’s. The very best of luck to both of them – and to the whole of the England Under 19’s - for their series against South Africa.”

Derbyshire Cricket Board Ltd Executive Manager and Academy Head Coach, Howard Dytham added, “This is great news for Tom and Pete. They are both products of Derbyshire’s player pathway structure and have moved through age group cricket with DCB, into the Academy and then into key roles with Derbyshire County Cricket Club at 1^st and 2^nd team level. They have worked hard to achieve what they have and I know they will do themselves proud when they start their England U19 programme in a couple of weeks time. Good luck to both of them.”

Photo of Tom Knight by David Griffin, photo of Peter Burgoyne by Simon Mounsey

		Derbyshire duo picked for England Development Programme Derbyshire Academy prospects Harvey Hosein (left) and Will Davis (right) have been selected for the ECB's England Development Programme (EDP) at U16 level. Both players were recently part of the successful Midlands U15 team that won the Bunbury Festival at Monmouth during which they impressed sufficiently to be chosen for a Select XI who took on England Women a few days later. Only 12 players in the country have been selected onto the EDP Programme at U16 level out of 120 who were initially scouted and monitored this summer. Harvey, Will and the other players who have been selected have been chosen because of their potential to perform at world's best level in the future. Subject to them continuing to meet inclusion criteria, both players will be aiming to stay of the EDP for a full 4 years. Academy Coach, Howard Dytham said: "This is such fantastic news for Will and Harvey. To get selected in such a small group of players to be part of the EDP U16 group is what they have both been working so hard towards. “To actually receive the letter telling them they're in must have been a dream come true. “Both lads work incredibly hard on their games and they will now need to work even harder to stay involved on this programme for a number of years. “We're all really proud of them and we know they will take everything from this opportunity." Photos by David Griffin. England selection for Derbyshire duo Tom Knight and Peter Burgoyne have been selected by England Under 19’s for the One Day International Series against South Africa. The Derbyshire duo is in line to take part in a seven match series against the tourists which begins at Edgbaston on Saturday 16^th July. Knight (pictured left) is a 17-year-old left-arm spinner who has performed impressively during Derbyshire’s current Friends Life t20 campaign taking five wickets in five matches whilst maintaining an outstanding economy rate of less than seven runs an over. A debut appearance against Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge brought the wicket of Australian international Adam Voges and Knight starred with figures of 3 for 16 in the recent televised match against Worcestershire Royals. Knight plays his club cricket for Swarkestone Cricket Club and he has recently penned a three year professional contract with Derbyshire. Burgoyne (pictured right), of Denby Cricket Club, is also aged 17 and has made a successful breakthrough into Second XI cricket in 2011 consistently contributing with both bat and ball. The off-spinning all-rounder enjoyed his finest hour against Yorkshire Second XI recently when he scored 77 at better than a run a ball as well as taking four wickets in the match. Derbyshire Chairman Chris Grant said: “This is exciting news for the Club and in particular for the lads concerned. They will represent Derbyshire wearing their England colours with pride. This is another timely boost in the aftermath of announcing our policy to back our home grown cricketers and to give them support and pathways to succeed and these two players certainly fall into that category. This selection proves how highly rated they are as cricketers, not only within our Club but also further afield.” Head Coach Karl Krikken said, “Tom and Peter are both talented players who worked very hard with the Academy during the winter and it’s great to see that come to fruition. It is always great for the Club when our players get recognised at international level, especially when it is in the pinnacle of age-group international competition in the Under 19’s. The very best of luck to both of them – and to the whole of the England Under 19’s - for their series against South Africa.” Derbyshire Cricket Board Ltd Executive Manager and Academy Head Coach, Howard Dytham added, “This is great news for Tom and Pete. They are both products of Derbyshire’s player pathway structure and have moved through age group cricket with DCB, into the Academy and then into key roles with Derbyshire County Cricket Club at 1^st and 2^nd team level. They have worked hard to achieve what they have and I know they will do themselves proud when they start their England U19 programme in a couple of weeks time. Good luck to both of them.” Photo of Tom Knight by David Griffin, photo of Peter Burgoyne by Simon Mounsey