Yorkshire to Return for Chesterfield Festival of Cricket 2016
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is anticipating capacity crowds for the derby against Yorkshire Vikings. The match which was an advance sell-out in 2015 – will bring the curtain down on next summer’s Chesterfield Festival of Cricket on Sunday 10 July.
The popular week-long festival at the picturesque Queen’s Park will once again feature two NatWest T20 Blast matches, starting on Sunday 3 July, and a traditional first-class fixture, which will this year be against Northamptonshire.
Derbyshire Chief Executive, Simon Storey said: “The first fixtures we look for each year are the local NatWest T20 Blast derbies against Notts and Yorkshire. Once again we’re delighted with the dates that have come our way. Yorkshire at Chesterfield, was a complete sell-out last summer for the first time ever.”
“We hope that Members, supporters and local people will once again get behind our side and we can secure another sell-out.”
Captain Wayne Madsen added: “The fixture announcement is always an exciting time as we continue our preparations for the new campaign. There are a lot of things to look forward to next summer. “We’re really looking forward to returning to Chesterfield. It’s a great place to play cricket and the crowds are always great.”
