Derbyshire opener Billy Godleman delighted to be hitting balls once again

Derbyshire opener Billy Godleman admits it’s great to be back.
Billy Godleman is delighted to be back in training and hitting balls again. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)Billy Godleman is delighted to be back in training and hitting balls again. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Billy Godleman is delighted to be back in training and hitting balls again. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

The Derbyshire squad returned to training on 1st July as they gear up for the start of the delayed County Championship season on 1st August.

“It's fantastic to be back playing cricket,” he said. “Everyone is itching to get back to playing, It is great to see everyone again and be out there.

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“It's been really nice to pick the bat up again. I love opening the batting and to be denied that when the weather has been good has been difficult.

“To be hitting balls again has been great for everyone. In my eyes there’s not much value in wasting energy on what may happen in the future.

“I will wait for direction from the club as to what format we will be playing, and I can assure you that whatever format we play we will be as well prepared as we can be.”

Both red and white-ball cricket will be played this season after a majority verdict was reached between first-class counties on Tuesday.

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