Sadler signed from Leicestershire in 2008

Derbyshire have released left-handed batsman John Sadler after three seasons at the County Ground.

Sadler, 28, joined from Leicestershire in 2008 and has been a regular in the FP t20 campaign but has failed to establish himself in the county side.

Head of cricket John Morris said: "He's contributed in limited-overs cricket.

"But he has not scored heavily enough when the opportunities to play first-class cricket have come for us to offer him another contract."

Sadler, who was captain of the second XI for the 2010 season, has scored 417 runs in 14 first-class matches for Derbyshire and contributed 767 runs at an average of 21.94 in limited-overs matches.

He made the first-class team for three matches this season, averaging 11.25.

Morris added: "It is sad to see John go because he has been a popular member of the squad and an excellent character to have around."

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