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Derbyshire snap up Kiwi batsman Neil Broom

Derbyshire have announced the signing of New Zealand batsman Neil Broom on a two-year deal from next season.

The 31-year-old, who made his debut for the Black Caps in 2009, will be available in all forms of the game alongside his fellow countryman Hamish Rutherford.
"It's a great opportunity for me to be able to play all forms in England over the next two summers," The right-handed batsman told Sky Sports News.

"I have heard great things about the progress being made at Derbyshire and I am very much looking forward to joining up with my new teammates next year.”


The middle order batsman has scored 6,427 runs at an average of 40 in 109 first-class fixtures, with a top score of 203 not out.

Broom has played 22 ODIs and 10 T20 internationals for Black Caps.

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