Wayne Madsen (sportsperson) explained

Wayne Madsen
Country:Italy
Fullname:Wayne Lee Madsen
Birth Date:2 January 1984
Birth Place:Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right arm off break
Club1:KwaZulu-Natal
Club2:Dolphins
Club3:Derbyshire
Year3:2009–present
Clubnumber3:77
Club4:Peshawar Zalmi
Year4:2019
Clubnumber4:77
Club5:Multan Sultans
Year5:2020
Club6:Manchester Originals
Year6:2021–present
Club7:Joburg Super Kings
Year7:2024
International:true
T20idebutdate:23 July
T20idebutyear:2023
T20idebutagainst:Jersey
T20icap:42
Lastt20idate:25 July
Lastt20iyear:2023
Lastt20iagainst:Denmark
Columns:4
Column1:T20I
Matches1:4
Runs1:95
Bat Avg1:23.75
100S/50S1:0/1
Top Score1:52
Deliveries1:
Wickets1:
Bowl Avg1:
Fivefor1:
Tenfor1:
Best Bowling1:
Catches/Stumpings1:4/–
Column2:FC
Matches2:234
Runs2:15,372
Bat Avg2:39.92
100S/50S2:37/86
Top Score2:231
Deliveries2:3,636
Wickets2:38
Bowl Avg2:51.26
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:3/45
Catches/Stumpings2:279/–
Column3:LA
Matches3:113
Runs3:3,698
Bat Avg3:42.02
100S/50S3:8/20
Top Score3:138
Deliveries3:668
Wickets3:16
Bowl Avg3:35.81
Fivefor3:0
Tenfor3:0
Best Bowling3:3/27
Catches/Stumpings3:75/–
Column4:T20
Matches4:196
Runs4:4,927
Bat Avg4:31.18
100S/50S4:2/31
Top Score4:109
Deliveries4:593
Wickets4:22
Bowl Avg4:36.81
Fivefor4:0
Tenfor4:0
Best Bowling4:2/20
Catches/Stumpings4:76/–
Date:19 August
Year:2024
Source:http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/46543.html ESPNcricinfo

Wayne Lee Madsen (born 2 January 1984) is a South African/Italian sportsman who plays professional cricket and previously played field hockey for the South Africa men's national field hockey team. He has represented Derbyshire County Cricket Club in English county cricket since 2009, after earlier playing domestic cricket in South Africa, and has also played franchise cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off spin bowler. He made his debut for the Italy national cricket team in 2023, qualifying as a citizen by descent.

Cricket career

Hailing from a strong cricketing family, with uncles Henry Fotheringham, Michael Madsen, Trevor Madsen and cousin Greg Fotheringham all playing first-class cricket in South Africa, Madsen made his debut in 2003 for KwaZulu-Natal cricket team.[1] In August 2009 he signed his contract with Derbyshire, following a strong run of form with two centuries in four games.[2] He captained Derbyshire for four seasons;[3] in the 2012 season, Derbyshire were promoted from County Championship Division Two to Division One.[3] Although they were relegated the following season, Madsen accumulated 1,221 runs and was named the Cricket Writers' Club Championship's Player of the Season.[3] [4] After gaining UK citizenship in February 2015, Madsen announced that he hoped to represent England in the future.[5] Ahead of the 2016 season, he signed a contract extension until 2019.[6] He also stepped down as Derbyshire's County Championship captain, and was replaced by Billy Godleman.[3] In the 2017 t20 Blast, Madsen scored 526 runs, a record for a Derbyshire player in the competition.[7] Madsen later signed a contract extension with Derbyshire until 2022.

Madsen has also played in the Pakistan Super League. He has signed for Manchester Originals for The Hundred. In April 2022, he was bought by the Manchester Originals for the 2022 season of The Hundred.[8] On 31 May 2022, in the T20 Blast against the Yorkshire Vikings, Madsen played in his 400th match for Derbyshire.[9] On 3 July 2022, also in the T20 Blast, Madsen scored his first century in Twenty20 cricket, with 100 not out against Durham.[10] Madsen was included in the Italy squad in 2023 T20 WC European regional final.

Hockey career

Madsen made 39 appearances for the South Africa men's national field hockey team.[11] He represented South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006 Men's Hockey World Cup.[12] [11] In 2015, he became Director of Hockey at Belper Hockey Club.[13] His brother Lloyd has also played hockey for South Africa.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Profile: Wayne Lee Madsen. CricInfo. 10 May 2010.
  2. Web site: Madsen signs contract with Derbyshire. 12 August 2009. CricInfo. 10 May 2010.
  3. News: Godleman appointed Derbyshire captain. ESPNcricinfo. 24 March 2016. 15 April 2021.
  4. Web site: . 1 October 2013 . Ben Stokes and Wayne Madsen take Cricket Writers Club awards . . London . 27 April 2024.
  5. News: Wayne Madsen: Derbyshire skipper eyes England call-up. 4 March 2015. BBC Sport. 20 February 2015.
  6. News: Derbyshire captain Wayne Madsen agrees three-year contract extension. Sky Sports. 3 March 2016. 15 April 2021.
  7. News: How Derbyshire's Wayne Madsen got to grips with T20 to become MVP. Derbyshire Telegraph. 6 September 2017. 15 April 2021.
  8. News: The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed . BBC Sport . 5 April 2022.
  9. Web site: Yorkshire lose to Derbyshire in short Vitality Blast clash . The Telegraph and Argus . 3 June 2022.
  10. Web site: Wayne Madsen century seals record-breaking victory for Derbyshire over Durham . ESPN Cricinfo . 3 July 2022.
  11. News: Wayne Madsen dreaming of England call. The Times. subscription. 22 April 2011. 15 April 2021.
  12. News: Wayne Madsen: 'When you're trying to score 360, you try different things'. ESPNcricinfo. 14 April 2021. 15 April 2021.
  13. News: Derbyshire CCC captain Wayne Madsen joins Belper Hockey Club as director of hockey. Belper News. 2 June 2015. 15 April 2021.