INTERVIEW: Arthur on Abbas, recruitment and the winter

Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, speaks about the signing of Mohammad Abbas, wider winter recruitment and his hopes for 2026 in an exclusive interview with Club Media. 

Arthur, who gave Abbas his international debut while Head Coach of Pakistan, is excited to work with the County Championship winner again and believes he is the perfect character to come into the Derbyshire dressing room.

Click the video below to watch the full interview.

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