The Sports Department is happy to announce the progress of another young Anguillian sportsman.
Chesney Hughes, Anguilla’s left-handed batsman, has been awarded a three-year contract with Derbyshire County in England. Hughes, 19, made his first-class debut in the County Championship this season and, in four games, has shown a lot of promise scoring 393 runs at 65.50.

Anguillian Cricketer, Chesney Hughes

His contract with the County will run till the 2013 season.
John Morris, Derbyshire's head of cricket said, "Chesney Hughes has shown a great deal of promise from the moment he joined the club, and he deserves the reward of a new contract. We are delighted that he has committed to Derbyshire for the next three years as he continues to develop as a cricketer."
Derbyshire’s chairman, Don Amott, also lauded Hughes' signing, and took the opportunity to point out positive developments off the field such as the recent opening of a new 1,800-seater stand at the County Ground. He further stated that, "Retaining our young talent is a crucial element in that success and I'm sure that all Derbyshire supporters share my excitement in continuing to watch Chesney develop his considerable talent for the next three seasons."
- Press Release

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