Rogers topped Derbyshire's first-class averages last season with 57.16

Derbyshire captain Chris Rogers has arrived in the UK to resume his career with the club after finally being granted a visa.

The 31-year-old Australian was forced to miss the start of the season after his initial application was rejected.

Rogers was appointed skipper last season, during which he scored 1,372 first-class runs at an average of 57.

And Derbyshire chief executive Keith Loring said: "We are delighted that Chris is now with us."

He added: "It has been a long and frustrating exercise in helping Chris obtain his visa, after it had originally been turned down on a technicality but that is behind us now."

Rogers maintained his excellent form over the winter in Australian domestic cricket, hitting five centuries and averaging 74.

And he is joining a Derbyshire team in good spirits after a positive start to the summer. They currently lead Championship Division Two by four points after three matches.

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