Chris Rogers set to join Middlesex
August 31, 2010 12:34:12 UK
Derbyshire have confirmed former captain Chris Rogers will leave the club at the end of the season to join Middlesex.
Australian opening batsman Rogers, who turns 33 today, joined Derbyshire in 2008 and has been highly successful in county cricket.
He has previously played with Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, and a move to Lord's is set to be the next step in his career.
Derbyshire said in a statement: "Chris Rogers has informed Derbyshire that he does not intend to return to the club in 2011 after accepting an offer from Middlesex."
Rogers resigned as Derbyshire captain in early August, with Greg Smith taking over the leadership of the team.
However Rogers looks set to depart on good terms, with Derbyshire head of cricket John Morris saying: "Chris has been a great player, captain and ambassador for the past three years and I would like to thank him for all he has done during his time with us.
"He has been a great professional and a consistent scorer of big runs; he leaves the club with our very best wishes."
Rogers said: "I am sad to leave as I feel I have become a part of the side here and have forged some great relationships.
"I wish Derbyshire all the best and I believe that under John Morris they have the squad and support to become a successful side."
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