Thakor thriving in switch to three

Notts v Derbyshire
By Joe Brigly
June 2-5, Trent Bridge Nottingham, 11:00

SHIV Thakor believes that he is finally ready to thrive at No.3 for Derbyshire as he looks to back up a first century of the campaign against Division Two leaders Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge today.
Thakor made 132 in his side’s high-scoring draw with Leicestershire last time out, a maiden ton since being entrusted with a move up the order by director of cricket Kim Barnett and skipper Billy Godleman.
Godleman and former Surrey wicketkeeper Gary Wilson have been the stars of the Derbyshi...

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