Derbyshire County Cricket Club
The heart of the Peak District. Derbyshire is a club defined by its community roots, a historic Championship title in 1936, and a legacy of producing resilient, high-quality cricketers who define the county game.
Club Profile
A story of resilience and community at the Incora County Ground.
Formed at the Derby Guildhall, the club has been a fixture of the Midlands for over 150 years.
A versatile venue that serves as both a high-quality cricket ground and a major regional events space.
The club's historic breakthrough year remains the pinnacle of its first-class achievement.
The 1936 Champions
Derbyshire's 1936 County Championship victory is one of the most celebrated achievements in the county's history. Led by the captaincy of AW Richardson, the side relied on a formidable bowling attack and a gritty batting lineup to conquer the more established 'big' counties, proving that teamwork and local talent could reach the very top of the game.
A Foundation of the Game
Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC) has a unique place in English sporting history. Beyond the cricket pitch, the club was the parent organization that formed **Derby County Football Club** in 1884, illustrating the deep-rooted connection between the county's professional sporting institutions.
The club has a reputation for being a 'tough nut to crack,' particularly on their home soil. The Incora County Ground in Derby is known for providing a fair contest between bat and ball, often rewarding patient batting and disciplined, skillful bowlingâcharacteristics that have come to define the Derbyshire brand of cricket.
The Peak District Pride
Derbyshire frequently takes its matches to out-grounds like Queen's Park in Chesterfield, maintaining its connection to the wider county and the picturesque settings of the Peak District.
Major Honours
| Competition | Wins | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| County Championship | 1 | 1936 |
| One-Day Cup (NatWest) | 1 | 1981 |
| Sunday League | 1 | 1990 |
| Benson & Hedges Cup | 1 | 1993 |
| Division Two | 1 | 2012 |
Derbyshire Legends
Kim Barnett
The club's all-time leading run-scorer. Barnett was a prolific opening batter and a legendary captain who led Derbyshire during their successful one-day era in the 80s and 90s.
Michael Holding
The West Indian great, 'Whispering Death', spent several legendary seasons at Derby. His extreme pace and elegance made him one of the most high-profile players to ever wear the Derbyshire badge.
Dominic Cork
A fiery and talented all-rounder who emerged from Derbyshire to become a match-winner for England. Cork was the heart of the Derbyshire side for over a decade.
Eddie Barlow
The South African legend is credited with transforming the club's culture in the 70s, instilling a level of professionalism and aggression that defined the modern Derbyshire side.