Derbyshire have completed the signing of promising batsmen Dominic Telo. The 22-year-old South African Telo has signed a two year deal as a Kolpak player with the county.

John Morris, Derbyshire head of cricket, said: "Dominic is one of the brightest young batsmen in the South African game and we are naturally delighted to have tempted him to Derbyshire.

"It is important to note that Dominic has signed with the intention of qualifying so that he can eventually play as an English cricketer, and at such a young age, time is certainly on his side."

The 22-year old scored 648 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 58.90 for Western Province in South African domestic cricket last season.

His haul included three hundreds and he also helped Western Province reach the final of the Provincial Three Day Challenge, where he was unbeaten on 99 as his side lost by 42 runs.

Chairman Don Amott added: "The most exciting aspect of this signing is the fact that we have managed to tempt a young cricketer, with his best years very much ahead of him.

"We are thrilled that Dominic decided that Derbyshire is where he wants to be and I wish him lots of luck for his time with the club."