Derbyshire have signed David Lloyd, Glamorgan's membership captain, on a three-year contract as they appear to rebuild their squad in anticipation of Leus du Plooy's departure.

Lloyd missed Glamorgan's current T20 Blast marketing campaign by a hamstring harm however at 32 will hope to be an all-format common for Derbyshire for a number of seasons, and will tackle a management position.

He cited dwelling in North Wales along with his household as a contributing consider his transfer. "Glamorgan has been my life for so long and I've made friendships that will last forever," Lloyd stated.

"It has been a difficult decision to decide to leave but the opportunity to relocate and play closer to home in North Wales is what's best for my young family moving forward."

"I have enjoyed my time at Glamorgan and have made so many great memories, but I feel it's time for a change and the project at Derbyshire is one I'm really excited to be a part of."

The news is a lift for Derbyshire, who've had a disappointing first half of the summer time. They missed out on the quarter-finals of the Blast with six wins and 7 defeats, and are backside of the second division of the County Championship after a winless begin to the season.

Mickey Arthur, their head of cricket, stated: "David is an experienced county cricketer and one who will bring a great level of leadership and ability into our squad. He has scored runs consistently throughout his career and gives us a different dimension at the top of the order.

"David's recruitment was key to our long-term plans and by getting the contract signed early, we have got time to proceed shaping our squad forward of subsequent summer time."

Mark Wallace, Glamorgan's director of cricket, stated: "We will miss having David on the membership each on and off the sector however we totally respect and perceive his choice to maneuver nearer to residence for the advantage of his household."

In other county news, the New Zealand opener Will Young has joined Nottinghamshire on a three-match County Championship deal, beginning with a match against Surrey, the defending champions, at the Kia Oval.

And Paul Downton, the Kent director of cricket and former membership captain and wicketkeeper, has introduced he shall be retiring from the position on the finish of the season.